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Just happened to be wicked (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

befell

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'just happened' is the definition.
'befell' can be an answer for 'happened' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'just' bit.

'be wicked' is the wordplay.
'wicked' becomes 'fell' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'be'+'fell'='BEFELL'

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for befell that I've seen before include "Happened to (someone)" , "Happened, came to pass" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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