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In touring Uruguay, you need a guide or leader (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

guru

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'leader' is the definition.
(I know that guru is a type of leader)

'in touring uruguay you' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'GURU' is hidden within 'touring uruguay you'.

'need a guide or' is the link.
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(Other definitions for guru that I've seen before include "Master, mentor" , "Spiritual guide" , "Hindu or Buddhist spiritual teacher" , "Hindu sage" , "Authoritative source" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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