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Uncompromising, like a rhinoceros? (4-5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hard-nosed

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'uncompromising' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for hard-nosed that I've seen before include "Realistic and tough-minded" , "Unsentimental, shrewd" , "Tough and uncompromising" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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