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Last at 'Aydock OK? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endorse

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'ok?' is the definition.
(I know that endorse is a more specific form of back)

'last at 'aydock' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'last' could be 'end' (I've seen this in another clue) and 'end' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for endorse that I've seen before include "Ratify" , "Approve of, sign on back as of cheque" , "Put one's name to, approve" , "'Approve of, back (7)'" , "Give public approval of (something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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