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Has it a slow wriggle? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gentle

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'slow wriggle?' is the definition.
'gentle' can be an answer for 'slow' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'wriggle?' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for gentle that I've seen before include "that may help angler catch fish" , "Not stern, coarse or violent" , "Not violent, tender" , "amiable" , "Not harsh or violent" .)

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