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Leader of pack seen in two lakes side by side (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

akela

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'leader of pack' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for akela that I've seen before include "Cub Scout pack leader" , "Leader of pack of Cub Scouts - she-wolf in "The Jungle Book"" , "Jungle Book wolf (Kipling)" , "Cubs leader" , "Adult leading cubs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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