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___ Bear (folklore character) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brer

(Other definitions for brer that I've seen before include "___ Rabbit (from Uncle Remus stories)" , "folksy US sibling" , "and 21: Uncle Remus character" , "Fictional rabbit" , "Relative" .)

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