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A girl to lie for, perhaps? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rosa

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'a girl' is the definition.
(girl's name)

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(Other definitions for rosa that I've seen before include "Sub .... - in confidence" , "Parks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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