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A blow on the side (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

right

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'side' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for right that I've seen before include "Sound" , "Spot-on" , "OK?" , "Privy Councillors are so honourable" , "Correct; proper" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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