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Ross

I believe the answer is:

mere

(Other definitions for mere that I've seen before include "Nothing more than a small pond" , "See 13" , "Paltry" , "Lake; Wiltshire town" , "Pool, small lake" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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