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Just the beast to be cross with one? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ibex

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'just the beast' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'be cross with one?' is the wordplay.
'cross' becomes 'x' (X is cross-shaped).
'with' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'one?' becomes 'I' (Roman numeral).
'be'+'x'='bex'
'bex' after 'i' is 'IBEX'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ibex that I've seen before include "Pyrenean mountain goat" , "Sure-footed climber" , "Sure-footed type" , "Wild goat with large recurved horns" , "Wild goat of North Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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