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Being agreeable excuses the worker (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pleasant

'being agreeable' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'excuses the worker' is the wordplay.
'excuses' becomes 'pleas' (I've seen this in another clue).
'the worker' becomes 'ant' (worker is a type of ant).
'pleas'+'ant'='PLEASANT'

(Other definitions for pleasant that I've seen before include "Delightful" , "Enjoyable, agreeable" , "Attractive" , "Likeable, friendly" , "Lovely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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