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Persuaded to have gone first? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

led

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This could be a double definition.

'persuaded' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'gone first?' is the second definition.
'led' can be an answer for 'gone' ('lead' can be a synonym of 'go'). I'm unsure of the 'first?' bit.

'to have' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for led that I've seen before include "Was guiding" , "Conducted" , "Went in advance of others" , "Paved the way" , "Light-emitting diode (abbr.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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