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Bodice young designer included was a bit risky (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dicey

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'risky' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'bodice young designer included' is the wordplay.
'included' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen 'includes' mean this).
'DICEY' is hidden within 'bodice young designer'.

'was a bit' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for dicey that I've seen before include "Chancy" , "Unpredictable, potentially dangerous" , "'Risky, uncertain (5)'" , "Fraught with risk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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