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Organised a bit of fun for an artist (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ran

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'organised' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'a bit of fun for an artist' is the wordplay.
'RAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ran that I've seen before include "Stood for election or managed" , "Moved fast or managed" , "Managed; operated" , "Directed - fled" , "Managed; hurried" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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