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Shoot for most of the season (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sprig

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'shoot' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for sprig that I've seen before include "Spray or twig" , "Purloined" , "Headless nail; leafy ornament" , "Small twig" , "Shoot - twig" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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