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Pet initially reared in the Potteries? (6)

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stroke

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(Other definitions for stroke that I've seen before include "Mark made by brush" , "Drawn line; caress" , "one of rowing crew" , "Fondle - rower" , "Line made by pen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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