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Rearward, matey (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aft

(Other definitions for aft that I've seen before include "To the rear on board" , "Farther back on board" , "Toward the stern of a boat" , "Behind (naval)" , "Toward's a ship's stern" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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