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Firm returning some gadget a nit's bought (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obstinate

'firm' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'returning some gadget a nit's bought' is the wordplay.
'returning' says the letters should be written backwards.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'etanitsbo' is hidden within 'gadget a nits bought'.
'etanitsbo' reversed gives 'OBSTINATE'.

(Other definitions for obstinate that I've seen before include "Cussed" , "Stubborn or unyielding" , "Firm" , "Female bird" , "such as a mule" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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