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Bud ... or bait (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chum

I believe this is a double definition.

'bud' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'bait' is the second definition.
(I know that chum is a type of bait)

(Other definitions for chum that I've seen before include "Pal, mate" , "Informally, a close friend" , "Good friend" , "Salmon" , "Pal, buddy" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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