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King remains reckless (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rash

'reckless' is the definition.
('rash' can be a synonym of 'reckless')

'king remains' is the wordplay.
'king' becomes 'r' (r is abbreviation for rex).
'remains' becomes 'ash' (I've seen this before).
'r'+'ash'='RASH'

(Other definitions for rash that I've seen before include "Impulsive - eruption" , "Foolish; skin problem" , "Impulsive - skin condition" , "Impetuous; skin ailment" , "Ill-considered - outbreak" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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