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Sidekick reported theft? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

robin

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This clue could be a double definition.

'sidekick' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'reported theft?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for robin that I've seen before include "good fellow in the D [DREAM]" , "See 12" , "Christmas-card bird" , "Small brown and red bird" , "Bird - one in Lincoln green?" .)

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