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Borge a winner? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

victor

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'winner?' is the definition.
('victor' can be a synonym of 'winner')

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(Other definitions for victor that I've seen before include "Competitor who's first" , "Winner; boy's name" , "Comms code for V" , "Winner in a contest" , "Champion" .)

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