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Some exotic hummingbirds mate (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chum

'mate' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'some exotic hummingbirds' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some parts of the word are used).
'CHUM' is hidden within 'exotic hummingbirds'.

(Other definitions for chum that I've seen before include "Pal, mate" , "Informally, a close friend" , "Salmon" , "Close friend (colloq.)" , "Pal, buddy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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