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Loss of the ability to speak or write (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aphasia

(Other definitions for aphasia that I've seen before include "Inability to use language, after a stroke say" , "Not a feature of your compilers" , "Loss of ability to speak following brain damage" , "Inability with language due to brain damage" , "'Inability to use language, after a stroke perhaps (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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