Crossword Genius

Short jumper? Daughter's cross (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rood

'cross' is the definition.
(term for a crucifix)

'short jumper? daughter's' is the wordplay.
'short jumper?' becomes 'roo' (short for kangaroo, something which jumps; 'short' suggests an abbreviation).
'daughter' becomes 'd' (genealogical abbreviation).
'roo'+'d'='ROOD'

(Other definitions for rood that I've seen before include "old piece of land" , "Pole, perch or crucifix" , "Crucifix in entrance, set back" , "Crucifix in church; one quarter of an acre" , "Crucifix on part of an acre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app