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Victorious now and in reverse

Ross

I believe the answer is:

won

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'in reverse' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'victorious now' is the wordplay.
'now' anagrams to 'WON'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'and' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for won that I've seen before include "Succeeded, conquered" , "Triumphed" , "prevailed" , "little cash in Korea" , "and 26: Chinese dumpling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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