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Simpson's writer? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

homer

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This clue could be a double definition.

'simpson's' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'writer?' is the second definition.
(I know that Homer has the occupation the writer)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for homer that I've seen before include "successful run in America?" , "Type of pigeon" , "Measure < of poet's" , "Pigeon; classic writer" , "Bird" .)

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