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Experience that a stepson bears (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taste

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'experience' is the definition.
(taste can mean to experience or try out)

'that a stepson bears' is the wordplay.
'TASTE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for taste that I've seen before include "Sample, savour" , "Sample - discrimination" , "Smack" , "Take mouthful" , "Experience - discrimination" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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