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Only, you must admit, a cold comfort (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

solace

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'comfort' is the definition.
(solace is a kind of comfort)

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(Other definitions for solace that I've seen before include "Consolation, comfort" , "Comfort and reassurance" , "Comfort in time of disappointment or sorrow" , "Comfort in misery" , "amusement" .)

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