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A huge cruise stop? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avast

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'cruise stop?' is the definition.
'avast' can be an answer for 'stop?' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'cruise' bit.

'a huge' is the wordplay.
'huge' becomes 'vast' (I've seen this before).
'a'+'vast'='AVAST'

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(Other definitions for avast that I've seen before include "Hold fast! (naut.)" , "Stop sailing" , "Stop on board" , "eleven [CEASE] at sea" , "Stop! (naut.)" .)

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