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Part Eskimo character in Kipling (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kim

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'kipling' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'part eskimo character' is the wordplay.
'part' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'KIM' is hidden in the letters of 'eskimo character'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for kim that I've seen before include "Book" , "-- Basinger, US actress" , "Rudyard Kipling novel" , "Girl" , "Boy's or (now usually) girl's name" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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