Came with reach of a rupee in demand (6)

I believe the answer is:

neared

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'came' is the definition.
(nearing is a kind of coming)

'a rupee in demand' is the wordplay.
'rupee' becomes 'r'.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'demand' becomes 'need' (synonyms).
'a'+'r'='ar'
'ar' placed within 'need' is 'NEARED'.

'with reach of' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for neared that I've seen before include "Drew nigh" , "Got closer" , "Approached, came close" , "Approached, drew close" , "Drew closer to" .)

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

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