Barbarous (7)

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cruel

'barbarous' is the definition.
(synonyms)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for cruel that I've seen before include "Merciless" , "Painful" , "Diabolical" , "Inflicting pain and feeling no concern" , "Sadistic, causing suffering" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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