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Awkward matter with sexy Charlotte? (3,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hot potato

'awkward matter' is the definition.
(hot potato can mean a controversial issue)

'with sexy charlotte?' is the wordplay.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'sexy' becomes 'hot' (similar in meaning).
'charlotte?' becomes 'potato' (Charlotte is a type of potato).
'hot' next to 'potato' is 'HOT POTATO'.

(Other definitions for hot potato that I've seen before include "Controversial and awkward issue" , "tricky issue?" , "controversial political issue?" , "often being seen in a jacket" , "Is one warm in one's jacket" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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