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After losing the first two, claim point (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aim

'point' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for aim that I've seen before include "road?" , "Purpose in directing the rifle" , "Goal, object" , "anticipated" , "Point or direct, a weapon say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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