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Square one jump (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

start

I believe this is a double definition.

'square one' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'jump' is the second definition.
('start' can be a synonym of 'jump')

(Other definitions for start that I've seen before include "Origin" , "Onset" , "Move quickly < when surprised" , "get under way" , "Outset" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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