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Smokey, once (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cub

(Other definitions for cub that I've seen before include "Junior scout; puppy" , "Young one" , "'Baby bear, say (3)'" , "Young animal or scout aspirant" , "Young creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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