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Ross

I believe the answer is:

theory

(Other definitions for theory that I've seen before include "General principles of a subject" , "Principle on which practice is based" , "Explanation of a phenomenon" , "Hypothesis, thesis" , "One with specialised knowledge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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