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The skinhead cried when brushed aside! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

swept

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'brushed aside' is the definition.
'swept' can be an answer for 'brushed' ('sweep' can be a synonym of 'brush'). I am not certain of the 'aside' bit.

'the skinhead cried' is the wordplay.
'the skinhead' becomes 's' (head letter of 'skin').
'cried' becomes 'wept' ('weep' can be a synonym of 'cry').
's'+'wept'='SWEPT'

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for swept that I've seen before include "Wielded a broom" , "Was searcher" , "Cleaned by broom" , "Quickly passed" , "Brushed up (dust)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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