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One who draws the short straw (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loser

(Other definitions for loser that I've seen before include "Defeated person" , "Someone who fails consistently" , "No-hoper" , "Unsuccessful competitor" , "one plays without success" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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