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Awkward, this being left in Calais (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gauche

I believe this is a double definition.

'awkward' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'being left in calais' is the second definition.
('left' in French eg in Calais)

'this' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for gauche that I've seen before include "Clumsy, socially awkward (6)" , "Clumsily tactless" , "Socially awkward or tactless" , "Unsophisticated and socially awkward" , "Like maladroit people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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