Where the buck might stop? (3)

I believe the answer is:

doe

(Other definitions for doe that I've seen before include "Animal" , "A female deet" , "Ode to a female rabbit" , "partner for a buck" , "possible mate for Rudolph?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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