Where you should be given such a start (5)

I believe the answer is:

ahead

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'where you should be given' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun but the answer is not.

'a start' is the wordplay.
'start' becomes 'head' (synonyms).
'a'+'head'='AHEAD'

'such' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ahead that I've seen before include "In the leading position" , "Winning" , "Forwards" , "In the vanguard" , "In the future" .)

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

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