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Accuse of being just about wicked? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

revile

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'accuse of being' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'about wicked?' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' ('re' means regarding or about).
'wicked?' becomes 'vile' ('vile' can be similar in meaning to 'wicked').
're'+'vile'='REVILE'

'just' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for revile that I've seen before include "Vilify" , "Upbraid or abuse" , "Run down" , "Abuse verbally" , "Abusively criticise" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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