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Persuaded to get pickled when there’s no choice (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

led

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'persuaded' is the definition.

'get pickled when there's no choice' is the wordplay.
'LED' is hidden in amongst the letters.
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(Other definitions for led that I've seen before include "Paved the way" , "Went first to show the way" , "showed the way ahead" , "associated with Zeppelin" , "Light-emitting diode (abbr.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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