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Deep-rooted or ingrained (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inveterate

This clue is a double definition.

'deep-rooted' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'ingrained' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for inveterate that I've seen before include "Long-formed (bad habit)" , "Long-established" , "long-standing" , "Confirmed in (bad) habit" , "Habitual" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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