Crossword Genius

Letter following complaint? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beef

'complaint?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'letter following' is the wordplay.
'letter' becomes 'bee' (the letter B).
'following' becomes 'f.' (used when citing page numbers etc).
'bee'+'f'='BEEF'

(Other definitions for beef that I've seen before include "Complaint; strength" , "joint, perhaps" , "it's unacceptable for vegetarian" , "Meat of the cow" , "Grouse - meat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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