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Kid scolded once, having crossed line (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

child

'kid' is the definition.
('child' can be a synonym of 'kid')

'scolded once having crossed line' is the wordplay.
'scolded once' becomes 'chid' (archaic past-tense version of 'chide').
'having crossed' indicates putting letters inside.
'line' becomes 'l'.
'chid' going around 'l' is 'CHILD'.

(Other definitions for child that I've seen before include "Young person" , "Infant" , "Little one" , "Immature human" , "Immature, irresponsible person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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