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Get a raise, being within the fold? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

increase

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'get a raise' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'within the fold?' is the wordplay.
'within' becomes 'in'.
'the fold?' becomes 'crease' ('crease' can be a synonym of 'fold').
'in'+'crease'='INCREASE'

'being' is the link.

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(Other definitions for increase that I've seen before include "Grow greater" , "Augment or enlarge (8)." , "step up" , "Grow, add to" , "Become greater in number" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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