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Space in which a member can feel comfortable? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legroom

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'space in which a member can feel comfortable?' is the definition.
(leg is a type of limb or member)

'space in which a member' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'space' could be 'room' (room is a kind of space) and 'room' is present in the answer.
'member' could be 'leg' (leg is a kind of member) and 'leg' is located in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for legroom that I've seen before include "Space needed to avoid cramped position" , "Space often lacking on a plane!" , "(Seated) person's space for feet" , "Space in front of a seat" , "Space to stretch for seated person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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