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An easy target is defenceless in the firing line? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vulnerable

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

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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