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Imperfect, e.g (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tense

(Other definitions for tense that I've seen before include "It may be perfect" , "Subject to strain" , "Maybe past" , "Present, possibly" , "Stretched tight or rigid" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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