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Claim (to be) (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

purport

(Other definitions for purport that I've seen before include "Seem or claim (to be)" , "Spirit" , "Intended meaning" , "Pretend; meaning" , "Meaning, substance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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