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Might oral be getting reviewed because of this? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

algorithm

'because of this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'might oral be getting reviewed' is the wordplay.
'be getting' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'reviewed' indicates anagramming the letters (To look at again and re view).
'might'+'oral'='mightoral'
'mightoral' with letters rearranged gives 'ALGORITHM'.

(Other definitions for algorithm that I've seen before include "process" , "Problem-solving formula" , "Set of rules (for computer) to solve a problem" , "What, as a rule, helps maths student" , "Step-by-step solution method - oral might (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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