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Want to work on radio? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

need

'want' is the definition.
(I know this)

'work on radio?' is the wordplay.
'work' becomes 'knead' (synonyms).
'on radio?' shows a homophone (sound like) (I've seen 'on radio' mean this).
'knead' is a homophone of 'NEED'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for need that I've seen before include "A condition" , "state requiring relief" , "Necessity" , "Distressful situation" , "Penury" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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