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Try charming with text first (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

prosecute

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'try' is the definition.
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'charming with text first' is the wordplay.
'charming with' becomes 'cute' (I've seen this in other clues. I am not sure about the 'with' bit.).
'text' becomes 'prose' (I've seen this before).
'first' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'cute' put after 'prose' is 'PROSECUTE'.

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(Other definitions for prosecute that I've seen before include "Bring a criminal action against" , "Practise" , "Represent the Crown in court" , "Pursue" , "Take legal action" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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