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One way to get inspiration (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inhale

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'get inspiration' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'one way to' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'way' becomes 'n' (Compass direction - North).
'to' becomes 'hale' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'i'+'n'+'hale'='INHALE'

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(Other definitions for inhale that I've seen before include "Breathe in (gas, smoke)" , "Draw in air or smoke" , "Whiff" , "take the air" , "Draw air into lungs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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