Is necessarily to be in phase (3)

I believe the answer is:

has

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'is necessarily to' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'in phase' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HAS' is hidden within 'phase'.

'be' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for has that I've seen before include "Enjoys" , "Eats" , "Cheats" , "Owns, holds" , "Bears" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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