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Is __ to; can

Ross

I believe the answer is:

able

'is to can' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for able that I've seen before include "Of high proficiency" , "... was I ere I saw Elba (palindrome)" , "Competent - sort of seaman" , "Having great proficiency or intelligence" , "Competent as, say, sailor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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