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Rough decision: head of Whipsnade must leave (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ill

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'rough' is the definition.
(rough can mean unwell)

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(Other definitions for ill that I've seen before include "Groggy" , "Ailing" , "Badly - in need of treatment" , "Infirm" , "Unwell from bacillus" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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