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Irish talk head off a rascal (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rogue

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'rascal' is the definition.
(both can mean a scoundrel)

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(Other definitions for rogue that I've seen before include "Wild animal driven away from herd" , "Prankster" , "Old Greek" , "Diseased plant" , "Chap in gallery" .)

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