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Copied limit at Edinburgh to an extent (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imitated

'copied' is the definition.
('imitate' can be a synonym of 'copy')

'limit at edinburgh to an extent' is the wordplay.
'to an extent' indicates a hidden word.
'IMITATED' is hidden within 'limit at edinburgh'.

(Other definitions for imitated that I've seen before include "Copied the behaviour or mannerisms of" , "Took off" , "Aped, copied" , "Followed" , "most sincerely flattered?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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