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Grandma, it seems, is less than magnanimous (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nan

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'grandma' is the definition.
(nan can informally mean a grandmother)

'less than magnanimous' is the wordplay.
'less' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the clue less some of the letters in it).
'NAN' can be found hidden inside 'than magnanimous'.

'it seems is' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for nan that I've seen before include "Gran" , "A relative (colloq.); unleavened bread" , "Ancestor" , "Grannie" , "Darling dog" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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