Crossword Genius

Subordinate comrade put you inside (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deputy

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

'comrade put you inside' is the wordplay.
'inside' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'DEPUTY' is hidden within 'comrade put you'.

(Other definitions for deputy that I've seen before include "number two" , "Person acting on behalf of another" , "Second-in-command" , "The next in command, replaces boss when necessary" , "Subordinate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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