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Lack of enthusiasm for The Underground perhaps (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

resistance

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'lack of enthusiasm' is the definition.
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'the underground perhaps' is the wordplay.
'the underground' becomes 'resist' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'perhaps' becomes 'ance' (I've seen this in other clues).
'resist'+'ance'='RESISTANCE'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for resistance that I've seen before include "Withstanding" , "Organised covert opposition to an occupying power" , "Freedom fighters - it's measured in ohms" , "Violent opposition" , "Rebellious group" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.
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