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What the train did from Grand Central (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ran

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'what the train did' is the definition.
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'from grand central' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RAN' is hidden in the letters of 'grand central'.

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(Other definitions for ran that I've seen before include "travelled fast" , "Took to one's heels" , "Moved fast or managed" , "Was a scooter" , "Directed - fled" .)

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