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Result of firing into the air? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upshot

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'result' is the definition.
(I know that result can be written as upshot)

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(Other definitions for upshot that I've seen before include "Eventual outcome or conclusion" , "Outcome, consequence" , "increased exposure" , "anti-aircraft fire?" , "skier" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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