Crossword Genius

Sullied rank, getting maltreated (3-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ill-used

'maltreated' is the definition.
('ill-use' can be a synonym of 'maltreat')

'sullied rank' is the wordplay.
'rank' indicates an anagram.
'sullied' anagrammed gives 'ILL-USED'.

'getting' is the link.

(Other definitions for ill-used that I've seen before include "Maltreated" , "Badly treated, exploited" , "Mistreated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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