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Now back, having come first (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

won

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'come first' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'now back' is the wordplay.
'back' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'now' backwards is 'WON'.

'having' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for won that I've seen before include "Came first" , "and 26: Chinese dumpling" , "Eastern currency" , "little cash in Korea" , "Korean currency, was victorious" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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