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It's slow to grow (7)

Ross

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creeper

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(Other definitions for creeper that I've seen before include "Liana, vine" , "Ivy is one" , "Trailing plant" , "Plant; bird" , "Reptile" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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