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Clear, get somewhat ridiculously backward (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lucid

'clear' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'somewhat ridiculously backward' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'backward' is a reversal indicator.
'dicul' can be found hidden inside 'ridiculously'.
'dicul' written backwards gives 'LUCID'.

'get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lucid that I've seen before include "Cogent" , "Clearly expressed; sane" , "Clear; bright" , "Clear, intelligible" , "Clear-cut" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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