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Extra maths procedure by a student (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

additional

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'extra' is the definition.
(extra means additional)

'procedure by a student' is the wordplay.
'procedure' becomes 'addition' (addition is a kind of procedure).
'by' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'student' becomes 'l' (as in L-plates for learner drivers).
'addition'+'a'+'l'='ADDITIONAL'

'maths' is the link.
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(Other definitions for additional that I've seen before include "Extra" , "with sums, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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