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Some standing in the vehicle (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trap

'the vehicle' is the definition.
(trap is a kind of vehicle)

'some standing' is the wordplay.
'some' becomes 'part' (only part of something).
'standing' shows that the letters should be reversed in order (in a down clue, letters stand up).
'part' in reverse letter order is 'TRAP'.

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for trap that I've seen before include "Snare; pony carriage" , "mug" , "Golfing hazard" , "Baited device" , "that may be sprung?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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