Subject of a 2006 demotion (5)

I believe the answer is:

pluto

(Other definitions for pluto that I've seen before include "Greek lord of the underworld, and a planet" , "recently losing status within star system" , "cartoon character" , "Solar system body" , "heavenly body" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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