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"But to no __" (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avail

(Other definitions for avail that I've seen before include "Provide help; profit" , "(Of no) use or benefit" , "Be of value to" , "See 3" , "Be of service to" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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