Crossword Genius

Want of knowledge (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nescience

(Other definitions for nescience that I've seen before include "Lack of knowledge" , "Literary word for ignorance" , "Lack of awareness" .)

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