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Blunt, independent married couple (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impair

'blunt' is the definition.
(as in to blunt or impair a sense)

'independent married couple' is the wordplay.
'independent' becomes 'i'.
'married' becomes 'm'.
'couple' becomes 'pair' (synonyms).
'i'+'m'+'pair'='IMPAIR'

(Other definitions for impair that I've seen before include "Hinder" , "Cause weakening of, damage" , "'Mar, spoil (6)'" , "Reduce" , "Harm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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