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On a first-name ___ (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

basis

(Other definitions for basis that I've seen before include "Groundwork, foundation" , "Foundation of a theory or process" , "Fundamental part" , "Reason" , "Form of support" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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