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Pleasant to only lose a few? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

winsome

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

'only lose a few?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'few?' could be 'some' (associated in meaning) and 'some' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'win' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for winsome that I've seen before include "Charming - sweet" , "Attractive and fresh" , "Charming, engaging" , "Fetching" , "Attractive and appealing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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