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Mistakes larger rat as smaller (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

errata

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'mistakes' is the definition.
(an erratum is a mistake in a printed work)

'larger rat as smaller' is the wordplay.
'ERRATA' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for errata that I've seen before include "Text mistakes" , "corrected mistakes" , "Mistakes in printing or writing" , "Listed errors" , "Noted mistakes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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