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Disrespectful, having lost nine running (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

insolent

'disrespectful' is the definition.
('insolent' can be similar in meaning to 'disrespectful')

'lost nine running' is the wordplay.
'running' indicates an anagram.
'lost'+'nine'='lostnine'
'lostnine' is an anagram of 'INSOLENT'.

'having' is the link.

(Other definitions for insolent that I've seen before include "Pert" , "Showing an arrogant lack of respect" , "Bold" , "Brash" , "Rude, showing lack of respect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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