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What to expect from, say, an uncooperative Frenchman soon? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

anon

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'soon?' is the definition.
('anon' can be a synonym of 'soon')

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(Other definitions for anon that I've seen before include "Of unknown identity, in short" , "Nameless - presently" , "Presently - unattributed" , "Well-published writer" , "In the near future" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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