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Traces wrongly directed supplies (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

caters

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'directed supplies' is the definition.
'caters' can be an answer for 'supplies' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'directed' bit.

'traces wrongly' is the wordplay.
'wrongly' indicates an anagram.
'traces' is an anagram of 'CATERS'.

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(Other definitions for caters that I've seen before include "Provides for in crates" , "Supplies food for parties" , "Does fare" , "Provides what is needed, say food and drink" , "Provides services for, supplies" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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