Crossword Genius

Frank having credit renewed (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

direct

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

'credit renewed' is the wordplay.
'renewed' indicates an anagram.
'credit' is an anagram of 'DIRECT'.

'having' is the link.

(Other definitions for direct that I've seen before include "Show where to go - straight" , "Guide the actors in plays and films" , "Straightforward; control" , "Candid" , "Straight; manage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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