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A German may be followed by man in Turkey (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

otto

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'a german' is the definition.
(common German name)

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(Other definitions for otto that I've seen before include "____ Preminger, US film director born in Austria" , "Preminger or von Bismark?" , "Rose oil - Holy Roman Emperor" , "perfume maker" , "German king" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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