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Speck released by fluffing cushions (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mote

(Other definitions for mote that I've seen before include "'Particle, speck (4)'" , "Tiny piece, speck" , "Small particle in a time" , "A particle of dust" , "Dust speck; sounds like watery defence" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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