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Great-grandparent, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elder

(Other definitions for elder that I've seen before include "More senior in years" , "Character of church" , "Senior - presbyter" , "Senior figure; tree" , "Tribal leader; tree" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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