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Tarnished, stained (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sullied

This clue is a double definition.

'tarnished' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'stained' is the second definition.
(sullying is a kind of staining)

(Other definitions for sullied that I've seen before include "Defiled" , "Made dirty" , "Disgraced, being ill-used" , "Stained or blemished as reputation may be" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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