Crossword Genius

Copy extract from paper (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ape

'copy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'extract from paper' is the wordplay.
'extract from' indicates a hidden word (I've seen this in other clues).
'APE' can be found hidden inside 'paper'.

(Other definitions for ape that I've seen before include "gorilla" , "Parrot" , "Anthropoid primate" , "Simian - copy" , "Take off" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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