Not a little lock (5)

I believe the answer is:

tress

(Other definitions for tress that I've seen before include "Long lock or plait of hair" , "Long piece of hair" , "is a bit of a shock" , "Obsolete support" , "Braid of hair" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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