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Forward tactical on grass stretch (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

along

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'forward' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'tactical on grass stretch' is the wordplay.
'ALONG' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for along that I've seen before include "together" , "Beside - as groups often sing!" , "Throughout; onward" , "(Going) in company (with others)" , "With a forward motion: in accompaniment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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