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Cynically derisive (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sardonic

(Other definitions for sardonic that I've seen before include "Scornfully derisive" , "Dry, cynically mocking" , "Tart" , "Grimly cynical" , "Cynical -- so rancid (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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