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It's not far to stagger home from (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

local

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(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "Nearby pub" , "Of the particular neighbourhood" , "Public house - not far away" , "Regional; a pub" , "Convenient pub" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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