Ninth planet, until 2006 (5)

I believe the answer is:

pluto

(Other definitions for pluto that I've seen before include "Planet beyond Neptune" , "Most remote planet" , "Infernal ruler" , "that is submerged under water" , "cartoon character" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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