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It won't be found in the pack (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lone wolf

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'it won't be' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in the pack' is the wordplay.
'in the' becomes 'lone' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'pack' becomes 'wolf pack' (wolf pack is a kind of pack).
'lone'+'wolf'='LONE-WOLF'

'found' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lone wolf that I've seen before include "one preferring his own company" , "Independent operator" , "He likes to operate by himself" , "One avoids the company the others" , "independent type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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