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Bad ornamentation, having to decorate (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adorn

'decorate' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'bad ornamentation having' is the wordplay.
'having' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ADORN' is hidden within 'bad ornamentation'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for adorn that I've seen before include "Beautify - decorate - enhance" , "Embellish, decorate" , "dress" , "Make more attractive" , "get dressed!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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