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Fit Soviet leader moving in (6)

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I believe the answer is:

instal

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'fit' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I can't see how one could define the other.

'soviet leader moving in' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'in' is within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for instal that I've seen before include "Set up for use (anag.)" , "Give an office to" , "Place in position, ready for use" , "Set up ready for use" , "Place equipment in position" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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