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Manage to be straightforward (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

direct

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'manage' is the first definition.
(I know that direct is a type of manage)

'be straightforward' is the second definition.
(straightforward can mean direct)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for direct that I've seen before include "Point the way" , "Instruct" , "Candid" , "Frank; unambiguous" , "Creepy-crawly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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