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Lover boy angry after rejection (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eros

'lover boy' is the definition.
(Greek love god)

'angry after rejection' is the wordplay.
'angry' becomes 'sore' (sore can mean angry or resentful).
'after rejection' is a reversal indicator.
'sore' reversed gives 'EROS'.

(Other definitions for eros that I've seen before include "Greek equivalent to Roman Cupid" , "London landmark" , "Greek god of sexual love, Cupid to the Romans" , "Arrow shooter" , "asteroid four hundred and thirty three" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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