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Condescends to have signed (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deigns

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'condescends' is the definition.
('deign' can be a synonym of 'condescend')

'have signed' is the wordplay.
'signed' anagrams to 'DEIGNS'.
However, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for deigns that I've seen before include "Stoops, condescends" , "Does something beneath one's dignity" , "Condescends, is loftily gracious" , "Condescends by design" , "Condescends to or patronises" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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