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Just horrible, not fine (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rightful

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

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(Other definitions for rightful that I've seen before include "Legitimate - deserved" , "Having a legally established claim" , "Lawful" , "Legitimately claimed" , "According to justice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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