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Back one who misled editor and wreck plans (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

derail

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'wreck plans' is the definition.
'derail' can be an answer for 'wreck' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not certain of the 'plans' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for derail that I've seen before include "create an obstructive diversion" , "go off line" , "Force off track, like a train" , "Of train, force off tracks" , "Cause to come off the tracks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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