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Wrong to make a request of sheep, missing tail (5)

Ross

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askew

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(Other definitions for askew that I've seen before include "in an odd position" , "Leaning to one side" , "At an angle, 19 Down" , "Off-centre" , "Twisted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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