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The result of aiming high? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upshot

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'the result' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'aiming high?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'high?' could be 'up' ('up' is associated in meaning with 'high') and 'up' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'shot' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for upshot that I've seen before include "anti-aircraft fire?" , "skier" , "increased exposure" , "Outcome, consequence" , "Event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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