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Make extensive use of troops? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deploy

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'use of troops?' is the definition.
'deploy' can be an answer for 'use' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'of troops?' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for deploy that I've seen before include "Place (forces) strategically" , "Move (forces) into action" , "Bring into action sustematically, say troops" , "Put into effective position" , "Spread troops" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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