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Exceptionally good stall, open (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

standout

'exceptionally good' is the definition.
(standout can mean excellent)

'stall open' is the wordplay.
'stall' becomes 'stand' (synonyms).
'open' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in other clues).
'stand'+'out'='STANDOUT'

(Other definitions for standout that I've seen before include "project" , "Persist in opposing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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