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Stones cast in attacks (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

onsets

'attacks' is the definition.
(I know this)

'stones cast' is the wordplay.
'cast' is an anagram indicator (letters are dispersed or cast around).
'stones' with letters rearranged gives 'ONSETS'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Another definition for onsets that I've seen is " Attacks with stones".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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