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Start rewriting notes (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

onset

'start' is the definition.
(onset is a kind of start)

'rewriting notes' is the wordplay.
'rewriting' is an anagram indicator.
'notes' anagrammed gives 'ONSET'.

(Other definitions for onset that I've seen before include "Initial stage; attack" , "origin" , "Assault; beginning" , "Kick-off" , "Start - opening moments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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