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Much-loved parent (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pop

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'parent' is the definition.
(I know that pop is a type of male parent)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for pop that I've seen before include "Explosive sound; drink" , "Sound of a drawn cork" , "'American Dad'!" , "US fizzy drink and type of music" , "Modern music for the masses" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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