Near centre of forest it leads right (5)

I believe the answer is:

title

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'near centre' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'of forest it leads right' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TITLE' is hidden within 'forest it leads right'.

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(Other definitions for title that I've seen before include "Right of ownership" , "Name signifying rank" , "inscription" , "headline?" , "Name - legal right" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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