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Navigator in sanctimonious group (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pilot

'navigator' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'sanctimonious group' is the wordplay.
'sanctimonious' becomes 'pi' (old-fashioned term for pious).
'group' becomes 'lot'.
'pi'+'lot'='PILOT'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "who shows the way?" , "Aviator" , "One-off programme" , "Guide, leader" , "experimental programme" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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