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Profit sometimes taken unfairly? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

advantage

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'profit' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for advantage that I've seen before include "Edge, head start" , "Privilege" , "More favorable position" , "Benefit - superior position" , "Use" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.
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