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Bit of a grimace from a Scot (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mac

'a scot' is the definition.
(many Scottish surnames begin with Mac)

'bit of a grimace from' is the wordplay.
'bit of' indicates a hidden word.
'MAC' is hidden in the letters of 'grimace from'.

(Other definitions for mac that I've seen before include "Waterproof coat (colloq.)" , "laptop?" , "A rainproof" , "one used in shower?" , "It may help you keep dry" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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