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She takes after her father? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

heiress

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'father?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for heiress that I've seen before include "one who's succeeded" , "Woman destined to succeed!" , "Woman who's left something" , "Female will beneficiary" , "Portia, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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