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Impertinently inquired (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pried

(Other definitions for pried that I've seen before include "became inquisitive" , "was impertinent" , "Made intrusive enquiries" , "acted inquisitively" , "Speaking of sin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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