Crossword Genius

In the way of standard procedure (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

routine

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'procedure' is the definition.
(I know that procedure can be written as routine)

'in the way of standard' is the wordplay.
'in the' is an insertion indicator.
'way' becomes 'route' (route is a kind of way).
'of standard' becomes 'in' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'route' placed around 'in' is 'ROUTINE'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for routine that I've seen before include "Ordinary" , "The daily round" , "habit" , "Regular programme" , "Set sequence of actions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.