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Arrange a sentence, by the sound of it (5)

Ross

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align

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'arrange' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for align that I've seen before include "Arrange in a row" , "Bring into agreement" , "Regulate, arrange in line" , "Bring into correct relation" , "Make (things) fit together" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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