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Ross

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riled

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'cross' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for riled that I've seen before include "Made angry" , "Irritated, provoked" , "get angry" , "Nettled" , "Vexed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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