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Girl from the States taking the morning off (5)

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I believe the answer is:

erica

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'girl' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for erica that I've seen before include "found on the moors" , "Female" , "Girl's name - I care (anag)" , "Heather's Latin name?" , "Woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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