American daring to play close to Little Mix around Ohio (5)

I believe the answer is:

moxie

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'american daring' is the definition.
'moxie' can be an answer for 'daring' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not sure about the 'american' bit.

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I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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