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Superior and I may be taken in by Spanish man (6)

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I believe the answer is:

senior

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'superior' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'be taken in by spanish man' is the wordplay.
'be' becomes 'i' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'taken in by' indicates putting letters inside.
'spanish man' becomes 'senor' (I've seen this before).
'i' going within 'senor' is 'SENIOR'.

'and i may' is the link.
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(Other definitions for senior that I've seen before include "Denoting older people" , "High-ranking" , "Elder (of two)" , "Older or higher in standing" , "More advanced in years or authority" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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