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Person or thing of prime importance (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cornerstone

(Other definitions for cornerstone that I've seen before include "Mainstay" , "Key figure" , "Something of prime importance" , "Supporter" .)

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