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Approach step that's pronounced (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

style

'approach' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'step that's pronounced' is the wordplay.
'step' becomes 'stile'.
'that's pronounced' shows a homophone (sound like).
'stile' is a homophone of 'STYLE'.

(Other definitions for style that I've seen before include "Distinctive arrangement, elegance" , "Vogue or grace" , "Method; elegance" , "Manner; elegance" , "Former writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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