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Local fellow's youngster (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

calf

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

'local fellow's' is the wordplay.
'CALF' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for calf that I've seen before include "stocking filler" , "Young cow - part of the leg" , "Young cow or bull" , "A little lower" , "beef" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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