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Less likely winner of two competitors (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

underdog

(Other definitions for underdog that I've seen before include "Canine expected to lose?" , "One at a disadvantage" , "Probable failure" , "unlikely winner" , "One thought to have little chance of winning" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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