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Loaf about as a youngster (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

foal

'a youngster' is the definition.

'loaf about' is the wordplay.
'about' is an anagram indicator.
'loaf' with letters rearranged gives 'FOAL'.

'as' acts as a link.

(Another definition for foal that I've seen is " A young horse for Olaf".)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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