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Old barrier started to get harmed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

damaged

'harmed' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'old barrier started' is the wordplay.
'old' becomes 'aged' (similar in meaning).
'barrier' becomes 'dam' (dam is a kind of barrier).
'started' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'aged' put after 'dam' is 'DAMAGED'.

'to get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for damaged that I've seen before include "Impaired" , "Hurt" , "Flawed, harmed" , "in poor condition" , "Harmed, injured or spoiled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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