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Rubbish in a bad state (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rot

This clue is a triple definition!

'rubbish' is the first definition.
(both can mean nonsense)

'in' is a link.

'a bad' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'state' is the third definition.
(rot is a kind of state)

(Other definitions for rot that I've seen before include "Garbage" , "Break down, waste away" , "SECOND PART OF 25" , "Decay in grotesque way" , "Deteriorate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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