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Chuck, it seems, is of doubtful worth! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

throw

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'chuck' is the definition.
(I know that chuck is a more specific form of the action the throw)

'doubtful worth' is the wordplay.
'doubtful' indicates anagramming the letters.
'worth' is an anagram of 'THROW'.

'it seems is of' is the link.
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(Other definitions for throw that I've seen before include "Light rug" , "puzzle" , "pitch or > floor" , "Try not to win" , "lose on purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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