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The putter is the problem (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poser

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'problem' is the definition.
(poser is a kind of problem)

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(Other definitions for poser that I've seen before include "Tricky question" , "This person's affected" , "Question; one trying to impress" , "one who has airs and graces" , "Toughie" .)

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