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Bowline, say (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

knot

(Other definitions for knot that I've seen before include "Bird; speed; tie" , "Could be a granny or a sheepshank" , "Reef or granny, say" , "Gnarl" , "Difficulty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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