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Sinewy commander? (6)

Ross

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leader

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'commander?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for leader that I've seen before include "One whose example is followed" , "Principal player in an orchestra" , "Party head" , "Important (newspaper) article" , "Pioneer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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