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State of being prepared for literacy? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

readiness

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'state of being prepared' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for readiness that I've seen before include "initiative" , "Immediate availability" , "Inclination" , "State of being prepared and willing" , "State of preparedness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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