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Attempt to hug part-timer (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

temp

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'attempt to hug part-timer' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'attempt to hug part' is the wordplay.
'part' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TEMP' is hidden in the letters of 'attempt hug'.

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(Other definitions for temp that I've seen before include "Short-term office worker" , "Transitory office worker" , "Non-full time employee" , "Short-time worker" , "Casual worker" .)

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