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One inclined to become slimmer (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leaner

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'slimmer' is the definition.
('lean' can be similar in meaning to 'slim')

'one inclined' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'one' could be 'ane' (synonyms) and 'ane' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'to become' is the link.

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(Other definitions for leaner that I've seen before include "less productive" , "One with an inclination" , "less bulky" , "less corpulent?" , "Thinner, with less fat" .)

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