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The man put in foremost command (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

behest

'command' is the definition.
(I know that behest is a type of command)

'the man put in foremost' is the wordplay.
'the man' becomes 'he' (he refers to a man).
'put in' indicates putting letters inside.
'foremost' becomes 'best' (similar in meaning).
'he' placed into 'best' is 'BEHEST'.

(Other definitions for behest that I've seen before include "Order" , "Command, bidding" , "(At someone's) command" , "Command - Thebes (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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