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Hairy fly in red cordial (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

friendly

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

'hairy fly in red' is the wordplay.
'fly in red' anagrams to 'FRIENDLY'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for friendly that I've seen before include "Sociable" , "One is obviously on good terms with" , "prepared to talk to fellow passengers?" , "Kind, pleasant" , "Well-disposed" .)

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