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Prove (a commonly held belief) to be unfounded (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

debunk

(Other definitions for debunk that I've seen before include "Expose false claims" , "Explode pretensions, myth, of" , "Show to be exaggerated or false, claim or theory" , "Expose (pretentious claims?)" , "Expose false claim" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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