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Pitch made by one favouring war? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hawk

This clue is a double definition.

'pitch' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'one favouring war?' is the second definition.
(someone promoting military interventions)

'made by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for hawk that I've seen before include "Flog" , "27 [SPIT]" , "someone for fighting" , "Falcon" , "Bird - warmonger" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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