Cryptic crossword clue
Animal painter not quite right, entering just like a mule 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word STUBB(ORN)LY

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What does STUBB(ORN)LY mean?

STUBB(ORN)LY adverb
  1. In a stubborn manner.

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