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Enthusiasm got us in trouble (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gusto

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I know that gusto is a type of enthusiasm)

'got us in trouble' is the wordplay.
'in trouble' is an anagram indicator.
'got'+'us'='gotus'
'gotus' is an anagram of 'GUSTO'.

(Other definitions for gusto that I've seen before include "Relish; vigour" , "Obvious enthusiasm" , "Vigorous enthusiasm" , "Zest, great enjoyment in doing" , "Hearty enjoyment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.
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