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Cut close (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shear

(Other definitions for shear that I've seen before include "Fleece (a sheep)" , "Cut with clippers" , "strain" , "Remove a fleece" , "Barber" .)

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