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Innocent pursued we hear (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chaste

'innocent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'pursued we hear' is the wordplay.
'pursued' becomes 'chased' (synonyms).
'we hear' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'chased' sounds like 'CHASTE'.

(Other definitions for chaste that I've seen before include "Maiden" , "Modest, pure" , "Like Diana" , "Pure and virginal" , "Untarnished" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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