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Do they prove shoemakers have endurance? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lasts

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'do they' is the definition.
The definition suggests a plural noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for lasts that I've seen before include "Goes on" , "Endures" , "Keeps on" , "carries on" , "Holds out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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