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Impudence one has to face (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cheek

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'impudence' is the definition.
(I know that impudence can be written as cheek)

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(Other definitions for cheek that I've seen before include "Informal impertinence from side of face" , "on one's face?" , "Disrespectful talk" , "Effrontery" , "lip, or nearby part of head" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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