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Philosopher that’s brought home successfully (5)

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bacon

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This clue might be a double definition.

'philosopher' is the first definition.
(Francis Bacon)

'brought home successfully' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for bacon that I've seen before include "early scientist" , "Artist - meat" , "Shakespeare's ghost, some say" , "Francis or Roger?" , "Author" .)

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