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Blamed air conditioning - that's praiseworthy (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

admirable

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

'blamed air conditioning' is the wordplay.
'blamed air' anagrams to 'ADMIRABLE'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'that's' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for admirable that I've seen before include "Deserving of esteem" , "Very well regarded" , "Excellent" , "Outstanding" , "Splendid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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