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Copper back indeed, somehow drawn out (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

educed

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'drawn out' is the definition.
('educe' can be a synonym of 'draw out')

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(Other definitions for educed that I've seen before include "Drew out, elicited" , "Brought out or developed" , "Made to appear" , "Caused to develop, brought out" , "Brought out (something latent)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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