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Ross

I believe the answer is:

cryptic

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

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(Other definitions for cryptic that I've seen before include "Enigmatic" , "Esoteric" , "Concealing meaning in puzzling way as Crosaire does" , "(Of crossword) withindirect clues" , "Hidden" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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