Crossword Genius

Last letter in full from Brezhnev communist backed? The opposite (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

veered

But I can't explain it at all!

(Other definitions for veered that I've seen before include "Changed direction or course, as wind may" , "Took evasive action" , "Changed direction abruptly" , "once let out at sea" , "Swerved" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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