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Absence makes the heart grow fonder,' e.g (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maxim

(Other definitions for maxim that I've seen before include "Apophthegm" , "Brief expression of a general principle" , "General rule" , "Short pithy saying" , "Widely accepted saying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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