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It's there for anybody to win! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

open

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'win' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to natural events as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for open that I've seen before include "This championship includes both professional and amateur golfers" , "still in debate" , "Not closed or secret" , "Overt" , "Honest - frank" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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