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Familiar with how mike’s come to be mine? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

known

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'familiar' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for known that I've seen before include "Famous" , "Recognised, familiar" , "In the public domain?" , "Noted" , "Widely recognized" .)

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