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Wanted a knighthood indeed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

desired

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'wanted' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for desired that I've seen before include "Lusted-after" , "Wanted strongly" , "Craved" , "Wanted greatly" , "much wished for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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