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Famous incompetent? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

notable

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This might be a double definition.

'famous' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'incompetent?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for notable that I've seen before include "Impressive" , "Star" , "Ton bale (anag.)" , "Worthy of record" , "Unusual" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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