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Draw level, briefly (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tie

'draw' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'level briefly' is the wordplay.
'level' becomes 'tier' (synonyms).
'briefly' means to remove the last letter.
'tier' with its final letter taken away is 'TIE'.

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Stalemate" , "Restrict; fasten" , "Fasten a parcel" , "Bond > girl wearing this? Unlikely" , "Knot; link" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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