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Pair of creatures, big and small, that makes a bond (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sealant

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(Other definitions for sealant that I've seen before include "Material for plugging leaks" , "Material for making airtight or watertight" , "Filler used to close a gap" , "Material used for an airtight or watertight join" , "Material to prevent leakage" .)

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