Crossword Genius

Draw stomach back (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tug

'draw' is the definition.
(tugging is a kind of drawing)

'stomach back' is the wordplay.
'stomach' becomes 'gut' (I've seen this before).
'back' says the letters should be written backwards.
'gut' back-to-front is 'TUG'.

(Other definitions for tug that I've seen before include "Pull at the towing vessel" , "Pull; loop on saddle" , "draw with some effort" , "Haul" , "Pull jerkily" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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