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Vile leftover muttonhead turfed (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

repugnant

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(Other definitions for repugnant that I've seen before include "Loathsome" , "Nasty" , "Unacceptable" , "revolting" , "Disgusting" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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