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Ross

I believe the answer is:

caret

(Other definitions for caret that I've seen before include "Weeding tool" , "It shows what to put in" , "Particular mark" , "Sign something's lacking" , "this reveals something missing" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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