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Poor Dane, no father. Eddy has one (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

needy

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'poor' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for needy that I've seen before include "Poor - destitute" , "Poor; wanting affection" , "lacking resources" , "Necessitous" , "Impecunious" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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