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Go back over right step in the wrong direction (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

recap

'go back over' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'right step in the wrong direction' is the wordplay.
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'step' becomes 'pace' (synonyms).
'in the wrong direction' is a reversal indicator.
'pace' written backwards gives 'ecap'.
'r'+'ecap'='RECAP'

(Other definitions for recap that I've seen before include "Summary of main points" , "Sum up what has been said" , "In summary, state again" , "Go over again; summarise" , "Review" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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