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For each exercise, study closely with care (6)

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peruse

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'study closely with care' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'for each exercise' is the wordplay.
'for each' becomes 'per' (per person).
'exercise' becomes 'use' (synonyms).
'per'+'use'='PERUSE'

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(Other definitions for peruse that I've seen before include "Scrutinise" , "Browse, read casually" , "Run one's eye over" , "'Read through, browse (6)'" , "Scan carefully for rupees" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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