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Leer back and stagger (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reel

'stagger' is the definition.
('reel' can be a synonym of 'stagger')

'leer back' is the wordplay.
'back' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'leer' reversed gives 'REEL'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "Drum - dance - music" , "wind-up?" , "Dance; winding cylinder" , "Dance - bobbin - stagger" , "Whirl around" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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