Crossword Genius

Have to confess (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

own

I believe this is a double definition.

'have' is the first definition.
(to have something is to own it)

'confess' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for own that I've seen before include "Be in legal possession of (3)" , "Allow" , "Private" , "Possess or confess" , "Keep" .)

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