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Corny as Lancashire, perhaps? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cheesy

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'corny' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for cheesy that I've seen before include "like others on the board?" , "Insincerely emotional -- like cheddar?" , "broad?" , "Like Cheshire (Cat's grin?)" , "showing poor taste" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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