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Ross

I believe the answer is:

bee

(Other definitions for bee that I've seen before include "Honey-making insect" , "Hairy-bodied insect" , "Social worker possibly" , "Creator of honey" , "Useful insect" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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