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This type of salamander went out (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

newt

(Other definitions for newt that I've seen before include "The epitome of drunkenness" , "Small, lizard-like amphibian" , "Went (anag.)" , "Scientist" , "Went to find amphibian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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