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"The Parent ___" (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trap

(Other definitions for trap that I've seen before include "The Web" , "that may catch a speeding motorist" , "Driver's obstacle" , "Confine" , "that can let an actor down" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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