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Problem inspiring answer with new maths (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

asthma

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'problem' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Respiratory problem ' mean 'asthma' so perhaps 'problem' could also mean 'asthma')

'inspiring answer with new maths' is the wordplay.
'inspiring answer' becomes 'a' (abbreviation eg in Q and A. I am not sure about the 'inspiring' bit.).
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'new' indicates an anagram.
'maths' anagrammed gives 'sthma'.
'a'+'sthma'='ASTHMA'

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(Other definitions for asthma that I've seen before include "Lung condition" , "which leaves one breathless" , "Strange that Mat has difficulty breathing" , "Respiratory condition" , "Mat has a breathing disorder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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