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Ross

I believe the answer is:

gnarly

(Other definitions for gnarly that I've seen before include "(Of a tree) covered with knots" , "Knotty (wood)" , "Knotted" , "Bad-tempered" , "presenting a challenge?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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