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Bird in boiling rebellion (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grebe

'bird' is the definition.
(type of bird)

'in boiling rebellion' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'GREBE' is hidden within 'boiling rebellion'.

(Other definitions for grebe that I've seen before include "Small diving waterfowl with a long neck" , "Duck-sized water-bird" , "Flier" , "Diving bird which may be crested" , "Diving water bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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