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Expected to resemble morning freshness (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

due

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'expected' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for due that I've seen before include "Expected; proper" , "Entitlement" , "Expected, scheduled" , "Required; proper" , "Requisite" .)

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