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Academic hurdles (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tests

(Other definitions for tests that I've seen before include "Critically examines" , "Examinations, trials" , "Trials to see if something works" , "Trials for cricketers" , "Puts to proof at cricket matches" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal and The New York Times.
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