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- Runyon, writer whose works inspired the musical Guys and Dolls (5)

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I believe the answer is:

damon

(Other definitions for damon that I've seen before include "Pythias's friend" , "faithful friend" , "Matt --, US actor" , "Writer Runyon's first name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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