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One takes over (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

successor

(Other definitions for successor that I've seen before include "New leader" , "One taking over from another" , "One who follows another" , "one will take your place" , "Follower (in post)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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