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Add space for printer's family emblem (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

totem

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'family emblem' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'add space' is the wordplay.
'add' becomes 'tot' ('tot' can be a synonym of 'add').
'space' becomes 'em' (in typography, a space as wide as a letter 'm').
'tot'+'em'='TOTEM'

'for printer's' is the link.
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(Other definitions for totem that I've seen before include "Revered symbol" , "Animal as clan symbol" , "This pole is carved and painted by N American Indians" , "Representative of family" , "Tribal symbol (maybe on pole)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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