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Well-known forward (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

familiar

I believe this is a double definition.

'well-known' is the first definition.
('familiar' can be similar in meaning to 'well-known')

'forward' is the second definition.
('familiar' can be similar in meaning to 'forward')

(Other definitions for familiar that I've seen before include "Well known or recognisable" , "Well known like witch's servant" , "Well-acquainted with a witch's cat" , "Well-known; usual" , "Everyday; recognisable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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