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Awkward redhead may be stuck (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adhered

'be stuck' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'awkward redhead' is the wordplay.
'awkward' is an anagram indicator.
'redhead' with letters rearranged gives 'ADHERED'.

'may' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for adhered that I've seen before include "Stuck to, remained loyal" , "Stuck - redhead (anag)" , "Showed sticking power" , "Stuck (to something)" , "Stuck; glued" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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