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Persecuted ginger badger? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

harry

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This clue could be a double definition.

'persecuted ginger' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I can't see how they can define each other.

'badger?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for harry that I've seen before include "Hector" , "Ravage - prince" , "Annoy continually" , "Prince William's younger brother" , "Houdini" .)

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