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Oldster entering northbound metro in Essen (6)

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I believe the answer is:

senior

'oldster' is the definition.

'entering northbound metro in essen' is the wordplay.
'northbound' is a reversal indicator.
'entering' indicates a hidden word.
'roines' is hidden within 'metro in essen'.
'roines' back-to-front is 'SENIOR'.

(Other definitions for senior that I've seen before include "Higher in status" , "Elder (of two)" , "High-ranking" , "More advanced in years or authority" , "Higher in rank or age" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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