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North American finch — of fundamental importance (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cardinal

(Other definitions for cardinal that I've seen before include "Vivid red of a senior bishop?" , "Leading RC dignitary" , "fundamental importance" , "Prince of the RC church" , "Key" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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