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Brave daughter having lost certain female relatives? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dauntless

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'brave' is the definition.
('dauntless' can be a synonym of 'brave')

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(Other definitions for dauntless that I've seen before include "Brave" , "Boldly determined" , "Invulnerable to fear" , "Bold" , "Resolute" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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