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Work over, repeat in error (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

operate

'work' is the definition.
('operate' can be a synonym of 'work')

'over repeat in error' is the wordplay.
'over' becomes 'o' (cricket abbreviation).
'in error' is an anagram indicator.
'repeat' anagrammed gives 'perate'.
'o'+'perate'='OPERATE'

(Other definitions for operate that I've seen before include "Make function" , "Eat rope (anag.)" , "Work - perform surgery" , "Make to work" , "effect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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