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Come across as a new talent (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

find

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This could be a double definition.

'come across' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'a new talent' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'as' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for find that I've seen before include "Locate or discover" , "Come across" , "Encounter, locate" , "Discovery" , "Discover by chance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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