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Drew, being caught by reversal of offside rule (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lured

'drew' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'caught by reversal of offside rule' is the wordplay.
'reversal of' says the letters should be written backwards.
'caught by' indicates a hidden word.
'derul' is hidden within 'offside rule'.
'derul' written backwards gives 'LURED'.

'being' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lured that I've seen before include "Seduced" , "Attracted" , "was enticing" , "Tempted or enticed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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