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The way Poles are about to be shown (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

how

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'the way' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'about to be shown' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates a hidden word.
'HOW' is hidden within 'to shown'.

'poles are' acts as a link.
I am not very happy about this link. Some or all of it may be part of another bit of the clue.

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(Other definitions for how that I've seen before include "Who (anag.)" , "In what way?" , "By what means?" , "See 16" , "In what manner or method?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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