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To retreat with difficulty (8)

Ross

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drawback

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(Other definitions for drawback that I've seen before include "Hindrance - disadvantage" , "Disadvantage, problem" , "Catch" , "Fly in the ointment" , "Snag" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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