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From south, would I protect bears hibernating? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

torpid

(Other definitions for torpid that I've seen before include "Sluggish, dormant" , "Lethargic - drop it (anag)" , "hibernating?" , "Sluggish and inactive" , "Slow, dull" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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