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Ross

I believe the answer is:

avail

(Other definitions for avail that I've seen before include "(Of no) use or benefit" , "Serve a purpose" , "Use to one's advantage" , "Help, benefit" , "Medal (informal)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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