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Quite clever getting first budget correct (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bright

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'quite clever' is the definition.
'bright' can be an answer for 'clever' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'quite' bit.

'first budget correct' is the wordplay.
'first budget' becomes 'b' (1st letter of 'budget').
'correct' becomes 'right' (synonyms).
'b'+'right'='BRIGHT'

'getting' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for bright that I've seen before include "Clever; vivid" , "Intelligent, lively" , "Clear" , "Lustrous, shining" , "Sparkling" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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