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Word for doctor in same dictionary (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

medic

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'word for doctor' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'in same dictionary' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'MEDIC' is hidden in the letters of 'same dictionary'.

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(Other definitions for medic that I've seen before include "Physician (informal)" , "He may offer treatment" , "Word for 'doctor'" , "Health worker" , "Eg, doctor" .)

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