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Misguidedly remain in the briny! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

marine

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'briny' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'misguidedly remain' is the wordplay.
'misguidedly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'remain' is an anagram of 'MARINE'.

'in the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for marine that I've seen before include "seaman" , "Soldier-sailor" , "jolly" , "Soldier associated with a navy" , "'Nautical, maritime (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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