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Leader of a press gang (6)

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I believe the answer is:

editor

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This could be a double definition.

'leader' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'press gang' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'of a' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for editor that I've seen before include "Triode (anag.)" , "Times boss maybe" , "Script-preparer" , "Senior journalist" , "Newspaper or publication chief" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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