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Something you hope to find while rock climbing (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

footing

(Other definitions for footing that I've seen before include "Plain lace" , "Basis, foundation" , "terms" , "Secure and established position" , "(Firm) basis on which something is established" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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