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Decent being close to target in hunt (6)

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chaste

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(Other definitions for chaste that I've seen before include "Undefiled" , "Maidenly" , "Modest and decent" , "Pure - virtuous" , "Refraining from sex" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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