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Real and current (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

actual

I believe this is a double definition.

'real' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'current' is the second definition.
(actual can describe how things are currently)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for actual that I've seen before include "Real, genuine" , "Existing in fact, current" , "Real, not illusory" , "Real, authentic" , "Real, existing in fact" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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