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Red Queen replaces China's leader (5)

Ross

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ruddy

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'red' is the definition.
('ruddy' can be a synonym of 'red')

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(Other definitions for ruddy that I've seen before include "Rosy" , "Healthily red in face" , "Rubicund" , "Florid (of face)" , "Dratted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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