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Ross

I believe the answer is:

puddle

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'pool' is the definition.
('puddle' can be a synonym of 'pool')

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(Other definitions for puddle that I've seen before include "Little bit of water" , "Small amount of standing rainwater" , "Small pool of muddy water" , "Standing rain water" , "Small amount of standing water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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