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Greek poet in river (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

homer

'greek poet' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in river' is the wordplay.
'in' becomes 'home' ('he's in' can mean 'he's home').
'river' becomes 'r'.
'home'+'r'='HOMER'

(Other definitions for homer that I've seen before include "Ancient Greek poet" , "Old Greek epic poet" , "Great Greek poet who sometimes nods" , "Racing pigeon?" , "trained to get back to house" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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