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It’s naughty, yes, and a bit nice (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sin

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'a bit nice' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'it's naughty yes and' is the wordplay.
'it's naughty yes' becomes 'si' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'and' becomes 'n' (common abbreviation for 'and').
'si'+'n'='SIN'

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(Other definitions for sin that I've seen before include "Moral offence" , "Immoral action" , "Pride, say" , "Wickedness" , "Trespass" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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