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Where a surfer stands straight? (5,5)

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I believe the answer is:

above board

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'straight?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for above board that I've seen before include "Legitimate, honest" , "Legal" , "OK?" , "In the open - without deception" , "Honest - fair" .)

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