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Swine from E Devon waterway? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rotter

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'swine' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for rotter that I've seen before include "Absolute bounder" , "Scoundrel" , "Despicable person" , "Cad, bounder" , "Bad guy" .)

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