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Neglected study may easily become (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dusty

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'neglected' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'study may easily become' is the wordplay.
'study' anagrams to 'DUSTY'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for dusty that I've seen before include "Covered in fine particles" , "Needing cleaning" , "Neglected and in need of a clean" , "Miller - or answer, may be!" , "Ms Springfield" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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