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Spot Dickens character (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pip

This clue is a double definition.

'spot' is the first definition.
(both can mean a small amount)

'dickens character' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for pip that I've seen before include "one signals lieutenant" , "Dickens hero" , "Dickensian hero" , "'Seed, of an apple say (3)'" , "Annoyed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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