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One made to show originality? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

start

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'originality?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for start that I've seen before include "Initiate" , "Beginning" , "Begin to recoil?" , "open" , "launch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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