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As brought home by Francis? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bacon

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This clue could be a double definition.

'as brought home' is the first definition.
I know that 'brought home' relates to this answer.

'francis?' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bacon that I've seen before include "Pork rashers" , "Man killed by chicken, some say" , "Cured pig-meat" , "friar" , "famous artist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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