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Pioneer in dark matter research Rubin (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vera

(Other definitions for vera that I've seen before include "Dame -- Lynn, singer" , "& 16 'The Forces' Sweetheart'" , "Woman's name" , "Woman" , "and 15: Singing Dame" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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