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Pup of unknown origin (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mutt

(Other definitions for mutt that I've seen before include "Mongrel - fool" , "Setter perhaps" , "Thematic type [DOG]" , "Mongrel dog - foolish person" , "Chump" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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