Nell -, actress and mistress of Charles II (4)

I believe the answer is:

gwyn

(Other definitions for gwyn that I've seen before include "Nell --, Royal mistress" , "Actress and comedienne" , "Nell --, king's mistress" , "Nell -, mistress of Charles II" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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