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See contrary star react, occasionally, citing proof of qualification (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cert

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'citing proof of qualification' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'see contrary star react occasionally' is the wordplay.
'see contrary' is a reversal indicator.
'occasionally' indicates alternate letters (letters taken at regular intervals or occasions).
'star'+'react'='starreact'
The alternating letters of 'starreact' are 'trec'.
'trec' reversed gives 'CERT'.

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(Other definitions for cert that I've seen before include "Inevitable event" , "Sure thing, in short" , "One sure to win (slang)" , "Banker" , "Safe bet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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