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Wrinkled royal stopped outside (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

creased

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'wrinkled royal stopped outside' is the definition.
'creased' can be an answer for 'wrinkled' ('crease' can be a synonym of 'wrinkle'). I am unsure of the 'royal stopped outside' bit.

'wrinkled royal stopped outside' is the wordplay.
'wrinkled royal' becomes 'r' (abbreviation. I am not sure about the 'wrinkled' bit.).
'stopped' becomes 'ceased' ('cease' can be a synonym of 'stop').
'outside' indicates putting letters inside.
'r' inserted inside 'ceased' is 'CREASED'.

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(Other definitions for creased that I've seen before include "Folded" , "Needing to be ironed?" , "Crumpled - red case (anag)" , "Needing ironing" , "Wrinkled, rumpled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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