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Takes the throne, say (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ascends

(Other definitions for ascends that I've seen before include "Climbs, mounts" , "Travels upwards" , "Rises" , "Moves upwards" .)

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