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Expect a stone, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

await

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'expect' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a stone say' is the wordplay.
'stone say' becomes 'wait' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'a'+'wait'='AWAIT'

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(Other definitions for await that I've seen before include "Remain in expectation for (an occurrence)" , "Look out for - expect" , "Look for; be in store" , "Look for (something to happen)" , "Stay around for" .)

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