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Female, yet named John? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

doe

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This might be a double definition.

'female' is the first definition.
(female deer)

'named john?' is the second definition.
'doe' can be an answer for 'john?' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'named' bit.

'yet' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for doe that I've seen before include "Buck's mate" , "Female hare" , "She eats vegetarian food" , "She's a deer" , "Female creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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