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Ran one into centre of Aberdeen (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raced

'ran' is the definition.
('race' can be a synonym of 'run')

'one into centre of aberdeen' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'ace' ('ace' can be a synonym of 'one').
'into' is an insertion indicator.
'centre of' says to take the centre.
The middle of 'aberdeen' is 'rd'.
'ace' going within 'rd' is 'RACED'.

(Other definitions for raced that I've seen before include "Took part in competition of speed" , "bolted" , "went at speed" , "Went fast" , "Rushed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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