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Possible cause of an unearned run (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

error

(Other definitions for error that I've seen before include "Mistake or fault" , "Miscarriage of justice" , "Gaffe" , "Mistake, lapse" , "Faulty judgement" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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