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First back gets the trophy (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pot

'the trophy' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'first back' is the wordplay.
'first' becomes 'top' ('top' can be a synonym of 'first').
'back' is a reversal indicator.
'top' written backwards gives 'POT'.

'gets' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pot that I've seen before include "Plant holder" , "Trophy; kitty" , "Slangy cannabis" , "Grass" , "prize" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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