Crossword Genius

Sets up secret organisation (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

erects

'sets up' is the definition.
('erect' can be a synonym of 'set up')

'secret organisation' is the wordplay.
'organisation' indicates an anagram.
'secret' anagrammed gives 'ERECTS'.

(Other definitions for erects that I've seen before include "Puts up, builds" , "Puts up, stand or building" , "Sets up or builds." , "Builds, constructs" , "Raises" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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