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Very popular ruby stolen (3-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

red hot

'very popular' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'ruby stolen' is the wordplay.
'ruby' becomes 'red' (synonyms).
'stolen' becomes 'hot' (stolen goods are 'hot').
'red'+'hot'='RED-HOT'

(Other definitions for red hot that I've seen before include "Sexy" , "Very keen" , "Burning" , "Very busy" , "Strongly fancied to win" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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