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Male mallard (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drake

'male mallard' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for drake that I've seen before include "First Englishman to sail round the world" , "one at home on the water" , "Hoe user" , "Explorer" , "Navigator" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the LA Times.
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