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Catch cabinet minister admitting it (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

net

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'catch' is the definition.
(net can mean to catch)

'cabinet minister admitting it' is the wordplay.
'NET' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Trap; open-weave fabric" , "Mesh for the bottom line?" , "Trap made from mesh" , "Open-meshed fabric" , "Fish trap and type of goal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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