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Was first in double-dealing (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

led

'was first' is the definition.
(to lead is to go first)

'in double-dealing' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'LED' can be found hidden inside 'double dealing'.

(Other definitions for led that I've seen before include "showed the way ahead" , "Came first" , "Light-emitting diode (abbr.)" , "was in the van" , "Shown the way" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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