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Sign of partial forgiveness, possibly? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

virgo

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(Other definitions for virgo that I've seen before include "A constellation, a cluster" , "Maiden" , "Large constellation -- sign of the zodiac" , "Large constellation between Leo and Libra" , "Sixth sign of zodiac" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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