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Risky shotguns, a few loaded (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

unsafe

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'risky' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'shotguns a few loaded' is the wordplay.
'UNSAFE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for unsafe that I've seen before include "Hazardous" , "Not reliable, dangerous - perhaps a legal conviction" , "Unreliable" , "Dangerous - legally without basis" , "Perilous" .)

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