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With one hob repaired I'm showing genial nature (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bonhomie

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'genial nature' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'with one hob repaired i'm showing' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'one' could be 'i' (Roman numeral) and 'i' is found within the answer.
'hob' could be 'me' (where the crossword setter is 'Hob') and 'me' is found within the remaining letters.
'showing' could be 'on' (as in a film showing or on at a cinema) and 'on' is found in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for bonhomie that I've seen before include "Good fellowship or genial manner in France" , "convivial feeling" , "'Easy good nature, cheerful friendliness (8)'" , "good humour" , "'Affability, geniality (8)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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