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Stake a ____ (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

claim

(Other definitions for claim that I've seen before include "Assert; request" , "title" , "Cause the loss of (a life)" , "Assert; demand" , "Allegation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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