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A nurse needs to be compassionate (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tender

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a nurse' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'to be compassionate' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

'needs' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tender that I've seen before include "A gentle kind of bid" , "Fuel truck" , "Easy to cut or chew" , "Supply ship" , "Ship that provides supplies to other ships" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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