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Conducted out of the jungle depths (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

led

'conducted' is the definition.
('lead' can be a synonym of 'conduct')

'of the jungle depths' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LED' is hidden within 'jungle depths'.

'out' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for led that I've seen before include "Shown the way" , "Paved the way" , "associated with Zeppelin" , "Took by the hand and showed the way" , "Something emitting light" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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