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Illustrate one way to get lots (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

draw

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'get lots' is the definition.
'draw' can be an answer for 'get' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'lots' bit.

'illustrate one way' is the wordplay.
'illustrate one' becomes 'dra' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'way' becomes 'w' (Compass direction - West).
'dra'+'w'='DRAW'

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for draw that I've seen before include "Make lines on a surface" , "lottery?" , "Make representation" , "Drag" , "Pull along; sketch" .)

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