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Field one inside silly mid-on (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

domain

'field' is the definition.
('domain' can be a synonym of 'field')

'one inside silly mid-on' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'a'.
'inside' indicates putting letters inside.
'silly' is an anagram indicator.
'mid'+'on'='midon'
'midon' anagrammed gives 'domin'.
'a' going into 'domin' is 'DOMAIN'.

(Other definitions for domain that I've seen before include "Sphere of activity" , "Realm or range of influence" , "Territory over which rule or control is exercised" , "Special region, area of expertise" , "Scope of knowledge - owned land" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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