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It's about girl, negligent (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

remiss

'negligent' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'it's about girl' is the wordplay.
'it's about' becomes 're' (regarding).
'girl' becomes 'miss' (term of address for an unmarried woman).
're'+'miss'='REMISS'

(Other definitions for remiss that I've seen before include "delinquent" , "Culpable" , "Neglectful" , "Negligent, derelict" , "Failing in what duty requires" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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