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Edgar Allan Poe story, with "The" (5,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

black cat

(Other definitions for black cat that I've seen before include "Proverbially inauspicious feline" , "Weaselly American" , "Ominous creature" , "Supposedly lucky animal" , "It's bad luck if one crosses your path" .)

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