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Proverb used by Conrad, a genius (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adage

'proverb' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'used by conrad a genius' is the wordplay.
'used by' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ADAGE' is hidden within 'conrad a genius'.

(Other definitions for adage that I've seen before include "Proverb, maxim" , "Old saying, maxim" , "True proverb or saying" , "Dictum" , "Proverb expressing a general truth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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