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Act as counsel for the accused (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

defend

(Other definitions for defend that I've seen before include "Shield" , "Maintain against attack" , "Protect or assist against attack" , "Protect against challenge or attack" , "Protect, fight back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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