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Look low we hear (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mien

'look' is the definition.
(mien means a look or impression)

'low we hear' is the wordplay.
'low' becomes 'mean' (both can mean nasty).
'we hear' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'mean' sounds like 'MIEN'.

(Other definitions for mien that I've seen before include "Dignified manner" , "A face - maybe mine" , "attitude" , "Appearance, bearing" , "Facial expression sounds miserly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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