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Husband that’s horrible — this chap? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hugh

'chap?' is the definition.

'husband that's horrible' is the wordplay.
'husband' becomes 'h' (abbreviation).
'that's horrible' becomes 'ugh' (expression of disgust).
'h'+'ugh'='HUGH'

'this' is the link.

(Other definitions for hugh that I've seen before include "man!" , "Middle name of WH Auden" , "W.H. Auden's middle name" , "- Grant, British actor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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