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In or towards the stern of a ship (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abaft

(Other definitions for abaft that I've seen before include "To the rear" , "In the stern half of a ship" , "nearer the stern" , "Astern, at sea" , "At, near or toward the stern of a ship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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