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Sharp comeback from chaps not dropping the ball and begging (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mendicant

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'begging' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for mendicant that I've seen before include "Begging" , "Beggar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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