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Something often lent, but never returned

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ear

(Other definitions for ear that I've seen before include "Go astray" , "Part of corn plant" , "It's used in hearing" , "A corny bit" , "cut" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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