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Adequate space to move around ... as found in this puzzle's circled letters? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elbowroom

(Other definitions for elbowroom that I've seen before include "Space to function" , "Lower boom to make working space" , "Enough space to work or move in - flex arm" , "Enough scope to function" , "Leeway" .)

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