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Bloke to become cracked (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chap

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'bloke' is the definition.
(both can mean a man)

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(Other definitions for chap that I've seen before include "Cracked skin patch caused by cold" , "Man, sore patch" , "Man; (of skin) turn sore" , "Fellow; sore skin area" , "Man, boy, fellow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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