Member on foot in Otranto exploring (3)

I believe the answer is:

toe

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'member on foot' is the definition.
'toe' can be an answer for 'foot' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'member on' bit.

'in otranto exploring' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TOE' can be found hidden inside 'otranto exploring'.

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(Other definitions for toe that I've seen before include "End of foot" , "Calabria?" , "Digit; kick" , "Pedal extremity" , "Conform or obey; ... the line" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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