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Ross

I believe the answer is:

avast

(Other definitions for avast that I've seen before include "Stop sailing" , "Stop! (naut.)" , "eleven [CEASE] at sea" , "shout stopping the ship" , "order for tar" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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