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What remains after something has been removed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

residue

(Other definitions for residue that I've seen before include "Leftovers" , "grounds" , "Lees, dregs" , "What's left" , "Dire use of the remainder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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