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In Leningrad, I always spoke (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

radial

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

'in leningrad i always' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RADIAL' can be found hidden inside 'leningrad i always'.

(Other definitions for radial that I've seen before include "Spreading from the centre of a circle" , "tread on it" , "a sort of drill" , "Arranged like wheel spokes" , "Type of car tyre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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