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Narrow-mindedness spread in frenzy of election (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

intolerance

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'narrow-mindedness' is the definition.
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'spread in frenzy of election' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in' is found in the answer.
'of' could be 'o' and 'o' is present in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for intolerance that I've seen before include "bigotry" , "antipathy to different views" , "Lack of acceptance of others' views" , "Unwillingness to respect the views of others" , "Unreasonable refusal to accept" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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