Rear of a ship (5)

I believe the answer is:

stern

'rear of a ship' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for stern that I've seen before include "Severe, demanding" , "Unsmiling" , "Grimly serious; back" , "Grim; severe" , "Ship's rear" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times, The Independent, The Times and the Newsday.

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