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Went backwards, a long way down (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deep

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'way down' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'went backwards' is the wordplay.
'went' becomes 'peed' (both can mean urinated).
'backwards' says the letters should be written backwards.
'peed' backwards is 'DEEP'.

'a long' is the link.
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(Other definitions for deep that I've seen before include "Profound - cunning - sea - bass" , "Intense; low (in pitch)" , "Profound - engrossed" , "Heartfelt" , "Intense -- extreme" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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