"Stiff" and "Bonk" writer Mary (5)

I believe the answer is:

roach

(Other definitions for roach that I've seen before include "Fish - part of a cannabis cigarette" , "Maybe catch" , "Swimmer" , "Historic SE county" , "Small freshwater fish related to carp" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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