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Start violent attack (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

onset

I believe this clue is a double definition.

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

'violent attack' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for onset that I've seen before include "Storming" , "First signs" , "starting?" , "Appearance of" , "Assault; start" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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