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For examination, what might follow A flat? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

level

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'a flat?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for level that I've seen before include "Flat and smooth" , "Even; a plane" , "Experience an evening out" , "Flatten" , "Flat, even" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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