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Where surf-ski goes solvent? (5,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

above water

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'solvent?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for above water that I've seen before include "solvent again" , "financial security" , "Head this way" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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