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Get on a bit, doddery (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obtain

'get' is the definition.
('obtain' can be a synonym of 'get')

'on a bit doddery' is the wordplay.
'doddery' indicates anagramming the letters.
'on'+'a'+'bit'='onabit'
'onabit' with letters rearranged gives 'OBTAIN'.

(Other definitions for obtain that I've seen before include "Get, procure" , "Get or lay hold of" , "Come into possession of" , "Take possession of" , "Get or receive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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