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Victor misses top of target (5)

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I believe the answer is:

inner

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'target' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for inner that I've seen before include "Exclusive to a center" , "Deep" , "(Of thoughts) intimate - (of circles) privileged" , "Esoteric" , "Annulus nearest bull" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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