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Being hirsute can be dangerous (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hairy

This clue is a double definition.

'being hirsute' is the first definition.
('hairy' can be a synonym of 'hirsute')

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

'can' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for hairy that I've seen before include "Frightening - like a bear?" , "Scary" , "Perilous" , "Armpits can be" , "Like many dogs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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