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Is one intelligent and good-natured? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amiable

'good-natured?' is the definition.
('amiable' can be similar in meaning to 'good-natured')

'is one intelligent' is the wordplay.
'is one' becomes 'ami' ('Is one?' could humorously mean 'Am I?').
'intelligent' becomes 'able'.
'ami'+'able'='AMIABLE'

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for amiable that I've seen before include "Charming" , "Lovable, friendly" , "'Cordial, friendly (7)'" , "'Affable, genial (7)'" , "'Friendly, pleasant and good-tempered (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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