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Something cheeky Independent welcomed in surface (5)

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I believe the answer is:

arise

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'surface' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for arise that I've seen before include "Tower" , "Get or stand up" , "Originate; stand up" , "Become apparent" , "Emerge" .)

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