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Teddy boy (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ned

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'boy' is the definition.

'teddy' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'teddy' could be 'ed' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'ed' is found within the answer.
A single letter 'n' remains which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ned that I've seen before include "A den for Edward" , "rough" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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