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Applaud principal head wanting increment (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raise

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'increment' is the definition.
(raise is a kind of increment)

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(Other definitions for raise that I've seen before include "Increased earnings in America" , "jack up" , "Lift; (to) levy (money)" , "Inflate" , "Move higher" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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