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Takes credit, in a way (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owes

(Other definitions for owes that I've seen before include "Is in debt to" , "Has to pay" , "Is indebted to" , "still hasn't paid" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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