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Be merciful towards (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spare

(Other definitions for spare that I've seen before include "Pardon; unneeded" , "Don't use" , "Not required" , "Excess to requirements" , "With no excess fat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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