Crossword Genius

A bull never badly at risk (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vulnerable

'at risk' is the definition.
(something at risk is vulnerable or in danger)

'a bull never badly' is the wordplay.
'badly' indicates an anagram.
'a'+'bull'+'never'='abullnever'
'abullnever' is an anagram of 'VULNERABLE'.

(Other definitions for vulnerable that I've seen before include "Susceptible" , "Exposed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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