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Keep off level crossing right by yard (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parry

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(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Deflect (a blow)" , "Fend off (a blow)" , "Block a blow" , "Turn aside (a blow)" , "Answer evasively; 'Jerusalem' composer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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