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Buddy from Spalding (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pal

'buddy' is the definition.
(both can mean a friend)

'from spalding' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'PAL' is hidden within 'spalding'.

(Other definitions for pal that I've seen before include "Close friend" , "Brother" , "China" , "Mate, buddy" , "Buddy, chum" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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