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Got ready to propose (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

knelt

(Other definitions for knelt that I've seen before include "Got down (to propose)" , "Rested on the knees" , "Went down to be knighted?" , "Fell to one's knees" , "Used hassock maybe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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