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Sinewy head? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leader

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'head?' is the definition.
(head is a kind of leader)

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(Other definitions for leader that I've seen before include "source of inspiration" , "Head of an orchestra" , "The one in charge of others" , "Principal player in an orchestra" , "Editorial - chief" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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