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Endless criticism I get in secret (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mystic

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'secret' is the definition.
(I know that secret can be written as mystic)

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(Other definitions for mystic that I've seen before include "Sixth sense believer?" , "Of hidden or symbolic meaning as in religion" , "Allegorical; sacredly obscure" , "One seeking God through contemplation" , "Spiritualist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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