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One kept - in suspense? (9)

Ross

I think it could be either:

dependent

dependant
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(Other definitions for dependent that I've seen before include "Reliant" , "Subject" , "Relying/contingent (on)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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