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Discussion venue that supports hesitation? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

forum

'discussion venue' is the definition.
(a forum is a place for discussion)

'that supports hesitation?' is the wordplay.
'that supports' becomes 'for' (for, in favour of).
'hesitation?' becomes 'um' (um is said in hesitation).
'for'+'um'='FORUM'

(Other definitions for forum that I've seen before include "A place for discussing" , "Tribunal" , "Place where public meeting or discussion is held" , "Ground for discussion" , "A meeting to exchange views" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Independent.
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