Crossword Genius

Through in deviation (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

via

'through' is the definition.
(via means going through)

'in deviation' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'VIA' is hidden within 'deviation'.

(Other definitions for via that I've seen before include "By means of" , "Passing through" , "By way of - in Latin" , "Going through" , "A Roman way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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