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Don't ring Rowling for a hooter (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owl

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'for a hooter' is the definition.
(owls hoot)

'don't ring rowling' is the wordplay.
'OWL' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Mainly nocturnal bird" , "Smuggle sheep" , "Traditionally wise bird" , "Head-swivelling night bird" , "Member of Parliament" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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