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Are most trained by an expert? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maestro

'an expert?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'are most trained' is the wordplay.
'trained' indicates anagramming the letters (to train can mean to grow something into a shape).
'are'+'most'='aremost'
'aremost' is an anagram of 'MAESTRO'.

'by' is the link.

(Other definitions for maestro that I've seen before include "Distinguished composer, conductor or performer" , "An artist of consummate skill, master" , "musical genius" , "Genius possibly" , "hotshot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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