Crossword Genius

I don't like that book, needing pair of spectacles (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

boo

'i don't like that' is the definition.

'book needing pair of spectacles' is the wordplay.
'book' becomes 'b' (abbreviation for book).
'needing' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'pair of spectacles' becomes 'OO' (OO looks like spectacles).
'b'+'oo'='BOO'

(Other definitions for boo that I've seen before include "Show displeasure orally" , "Exclamation to startle" , "Cry that shocks" , "Negative reaction" , "Expression of disapproval" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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