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Bristly growth (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stubble

(Other definitions for stubble that I've seen before include "Short stiff growth of beard" , "Beard; cut cereal" , "Unshaven growth on the face" , "Short stiff hairs on a man's face before a shave" , "Early growth of beard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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