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Takes whatever is left (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inherits

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'takes' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with ownership as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for inherits that I've seen before include "Receives under terms of will" , "Without effort, gets" .)

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