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Bond left after reprimand (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rapport

'bond' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'left after reprimand' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'port' (left side of a ship - opposite of starboard).
'after' says to put letters next to each other.
'reprimand' becomes 'rap' (rap is a kind of reprimand).
'port' put after 'rap' is 'RAPPORT'.

(Other definitions for rapport that I've seen before include "Relation, connection" , "Sympathetic relationship" , "Pro rapt with fellow feeling" , "Bond of sympathy" , "Harmonious understanding with someone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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