Crossword Genius

Fuel that is partly undervalued (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

derv

'fuel' is the definition.
(derv is a kind of fuel)

'partly undervalued' is the wordplay.
'partly' indicates a hidden word.
'DERV' is hidden within 'undervalued'.

'that is' is the link.

(Other definitions for derv that I've seen before include "Fuel for lorries" , "Lorry fuel" , "Vehicle fuel oil" , "Diesel engine fuel oil" , "Water monster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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