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I retain unusual state of inactivity (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inertia

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'state of inactivity' is the definition.
'inertia' can be an answer for 'inactivity' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'state of' bit.

'i retain unusual' is the wordplay.
'unusual' indicates anagramming the letters.
'retain' with letters rearranged gives 'nertia'.
'i'+'nertia'='INERTIA'

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(Other definitions for inertia that I've seen before include "Slowness to act, lack of strength" , "Disposition to do nothing" , "Reluctance to change" , "I retain (anag) - the tendency to retain same speed and direction" , "Listlessness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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