Pirate's rear end? (5)

I believe the answer is:

stern

(Other definitions for stern that I've seen before include "Harsh at the back of the ship" , "Dour" , "Severe -- back of boat" , "Unsmiling" , "enforcing submission" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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