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Brute, maybe a strongman to some extent (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beast

'brute' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'maybe a strongman to some extent' is the wordplay.
'to some extent' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'BEAST' is hidden in the letters of 'maybe a strongman'.

(Other definitions for beast that I've seen before include "Monster" , "beef?" , "Bully" , "Nasty type" , "Inhuman person" .)

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