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Being wrong is only the first thing to do! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

begin

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'only the first thing to do' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'being wrong' is the wordplay.
'wrong' is an anagram indicator.
'being' with letters rearranged gives 'BEGIN'.

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for begin that I've seen before include "Monachem --" , "Make a start" , "Initiate" , "Found" , "Clandestine, furtive" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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