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Mild version of a blunt expression (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

euphemism

(Other definitions for euphemism that I've seen before include "Inoffensive term used in place of one considered offensive" , "Milder term" , "smartly darned, for example" , "Inoffensive expression substituted for one that may be offensive" , "Word used instead of something more unpleasant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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