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Take whatever is left (7)

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inherit

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(Other definitions for inherit that I've seen before include "Get what was left?" , "Receive as a legacy" , "Succeed as heir" , "Acquire from ancestors" , "Be bequeathed" .)

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