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In just seconds, American politician's polling is low (3)

Ross

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moo

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'is low' is the definition.
(both can mean to make the noise of a cow)

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(Other definitions for moo that I've seen before include "Guernsey noise?" , "Bovine low" , "Farmyard sound" , "Irritating woman" , "Cow's low" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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