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I’d be unsettled by toying with miss? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

misogynist

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'miss?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for misogynist that I've seen before include "Man who hates women" , "I hate women" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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