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Unavailable because engaged (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

occupied

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'engaged' is the definition.
('occupy' can be a synonym of 'engage')

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(Other definitions for occupied that I've seen before include "as ladies often seem to be ..." , "Busy or inhabited" , "Inhabited or engaged" , "Filled a space, time or position" , "tied up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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