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Loner forced to join up (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enrol

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

'loner forced' is the wordplay.
'forced' is an anagram indicator.
'loner' with letters rearranged gives 'ENROL'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for enrol that I've seen before include "Register (as member)" , "Recruit" , "Bring into service" , "Register officially" , "Loner (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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