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Reckless deed rival botched (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

daredevil

'reckless' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'deed rival botched' is the wordplay.
'botched' is an anagram indicator.
'deed'+'rival'='deedrival'
'deedrival' is an anagram of 'DAREDEVIL'.

(Other definitions for daredevil that I've seen before include "No cautious type" , "One who enjoys dangerous activities" , "Seeker after danger" , "Reckless, impetuous and irresponsible person" , "Reckless person who enjoys danger" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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