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An inherited name? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gene

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'name?' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for gene that I've seen before include "and 16 Down: Rockabilly singer" , "-- Pitney, singer" , "- - Kelly, dancer" , "Hereditary molecule" , "affects someone's make-up" .)

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