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Apt to object to some poetry (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

averse

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'apt' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'object to some poetry' is the wordplay.
'object' becomes 'A' (A is an example).
'to some poetry' becomes 'verse' (synonyms).
'a'+'verse'='AVERSE'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for averse that I've seen before include "Not in favour of" , "Disinclined - as ever (anag)" , "A line of poetry is opposed" , "A piece of poetry is reluctant" , "Strongly opposed (to something)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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