Crossword Genius

Gained an advantage, being committed to staff (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scored

I believe this is a double definition.

'gained an advantage' is the first definition.

'committed to staff' is the second definition.
(as in committing musical notes to a staff or stave)

'being' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for scored that I've seen before include "Kept count" , "Got a goal" , "graded" , "Made runs" , "Put ball in net - made deep groove" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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