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Attack with a stone? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

onset

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'attack with a stone?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'attack with a stone?' is the wordplay.
'stone' can be anagrammed to 'ONSET'.
However, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for onset that I've seen before include "Cast stone in attack" , "Initial stage; attack" , "Start - opening moments" , "17 down [ASSAULT]" , "Beginning or early stages" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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