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Word used to emphasise a more appropriate word than one just used (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yea

(Other definitions for yea that I've seen before include "-- or nay?" , "Yes (archaic)" , "indeed" , "Aye; aye (anag.)" , "Positive vote" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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