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Fooled Frenchman with one sleigh (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

misled

'fooled' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'frenchman with one sleigh' is the wordplay.
'frenchman' becomes 'm' (abbreviation for Monsieur - like 'Mr').
'with' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'sleigh' becomes 'sled' (synonyms).
'm'+'i'+'sled'='MISLED'

(Other definitions for misled that I've seen before include "Sent in the wrong direction or deceived" , "Gave false or misleading information to" , "Sent astray or gave wrong impression" , "Given the wrong impression" , "taken for a ride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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