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Kindly feeling for worthy Shakespeare (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goodwill

'kindly feeling' is the definition.

'worthy shakespeare' is the wordplay.
'worthy' becomes 'good' (associated in meaning).
'shakespeare' becomes 'will' (William Shakespeare).
'good'+'will'='GOODWILL'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for goodwill that I've seen before include "Benevolence" , "compassion" , "friendly attitude" , "intangible asset" , "Disposition to kindness" .)

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