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Am all upset by a backward beast (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

llama

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'a backward beast' is the definition.
'llama' can be an answer for 'beast' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'a backward' bit.

'am all upset' is the wordplay.
'upset' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'am'+'all'='amall'
'amall' backwards is 'LLAMA'.

'by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for llama that I've seen before include "Andean camelid" , "South American relative of the camel" , "Camel-like wool source" , "one that ruminates" , "South American native" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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