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The balance mounts (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scales

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'the balance' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'mounts' is the second definition.
(scaling is a kind of mounting)

(Other definitions for scales that I've seen before include "Flakes of fish skin" , "Set of balances" , "They're found on fish" , "Fish flakes or measuring devices" , "Richter etc?" .)

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