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Furious about Easter control (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wield

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'furious about easter control' is the definition.
'wield' can be an answer for 'control' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not certain of the 'furious about easter' bit.

'furious about easter control' is the wordplay.
'furious' becomes 'wild' (synonyms).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'easter control' becomes 'e' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'wild' enclosing 'e' is 'WIELD'.

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(Other definitions for wield that I've seen before include "Use (weapon, authority)" , "Hold and use (a weapon or tool)" , "exercise" , "Brandish a weapon or exert power" , "Handle - manage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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