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Revolutionary drowned dossier covertly so it became saturated (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sodden

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'saturated' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'revolutionary drowned dossier covertly so it' is the wordplay.
'SODDEN' is hidden backwards within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'became' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sodden that I've seen before include "Soaking wet" , "Drenched, really soaked" , "Soaked to the skin" , "Completely saturated" , "Waterlogged" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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