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Pirate whose hidden treasure inspired "The Gold-Bug" (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kidd

(Other definitions for kidd that I've seen before include "Captain --, Scots pirate" , "Captain William -, Scottish pirate" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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