Roman counterpart of Ares (4)

I believe the answer is:

mars

(Other definitions for mars that I've seen before include "one associated with war" , "Spoils - heavenly body" , "Red planet and god of war" , "Damages - planet" , "Next planet out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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