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Popular exploit for sure (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

indeed

'sure' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'popular exploit' is the wordplay.
'popular' becomes 'in' ('in' can mean trendy).
'exploit' becomes 'deed' (both can mean a feat or escapade).
'in'+'deed'='INDEED'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for indeed that I've seen before include "even" , "still" , "Really - truly" , "In fact, really" , "Really; certainly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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