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Obsolete weights of special gifts (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talents

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(Other definitions for talents that I've seen before include "Last ten (anag.)" , "endowments" , "Natural aptitudes" , "Gifts, abilities" , "Special aptitudes" .)

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