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Root for extremist (7)

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I believe the answer is:

radical

This clue is a double definition.

'root' is the first definition.
('radical' can be a synonym of 'root')

'extremist' is the second definition.
('radical' can be a synonym of 'extremist')

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for radical that I've seen before include "Going to the roots, fundamental as change may be" , "Innovative, progressive" , "Militant" , "'Revolutionary, extremist (7)'" , "Progressive - car dial (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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