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Sinister Parisian displaying 3 (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gauche

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This clue could be a double definition.

'sinister parisian' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are adjectives, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'3' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'displaying' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for gauche that I've seen before include "Clumsily tactless" , "Clumsy and unsophisticated" , "Awkward left in France" , "Ill-at-ease, awkward in social situations" , "Socially awkward or tactless" .)

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