Crossword Genius

Some subdued as expected (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

due

'expected' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'some subdued as' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'DUE' can be found hidden inside 'subdued as'.

(Other definitions for due that I've seen before include "imminent" , "Payable; deserved" , "Scheduled to arrive" , "...more than one there [ROME]" , "Appropriate - fee - requiring payment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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