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Went by and didn’t fail (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

passed

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'went by' is the first definition.
('pass' can be a synonym of 'go by')

'didn't fail' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for passed that I've seen before include "Handed on; went by" , "'Brought into effect, laws perhaps (6)'" , "Spades (anag)" , "Gone" , "Failed to bid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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