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Ross

I believe the answer is:

noun

(Other definitions for noun that I've seen before include "Word referring to person, place or thing" , "Person, place, thing, state or quality?" , "Substantive word" , "Word that refers to a person, place or thing" , "Naming word (grammar)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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