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American ___ (fish) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shad

(Other definitions for shad that I've seen before include "fish that's been caught" , "Herring-like fish" , "Fish related to the herring" , "Fish; dash (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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