Jones, Rendell or Madoc (4)

I believe the answer is:

ruth

(Other definitions for ruth that I've seen before include "-- Rendell, novelist" , "Babe -, US baseball player" , "Babe -, US baseball star" , "Girl's name - compassion" , "See 17 Down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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