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Got on in the welfare department (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fared

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

'in the welfare department' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'FARED' is hidden within 'welfare department'.

(Other definitions for fared that I've seen before include "Got on, managed" , "Proceeded, made out" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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