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Ross

I believe the answer is:

rot

(Other definitions for rot that I've seen before include "Gradual decline" , "Twaddle" , "Decompose; rubbish" , "Rubbish (colloq.)" , "Decay, go bad" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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