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Come out as a bit of a schemer, generally (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emerge

'come out' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a bit of a schemer generally' is the wordplay.
'a bit of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EMERGE' is hidden within 'schemer generally'.

'as' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for emerge that I've seen before include "Come into existence" , "Come to light" , "Gradually come out" , "Become gradually apparent" , "Emanate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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