Crossword Genius

Probity without pity (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rob

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'probity without pity' is the definition.
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'probity without pity' is the wordplay.
'without' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'probity' with 'pity' taken out is 'ROB'.

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(Other definitions for rob that I've seen before include "shortened form of man's name" , "Nick" , "Plunder" , "Steal from (someone)" , "Take something without the owner's consent" .)

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