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Section from Gazette , a second-rate rag (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tease

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'rate rag' is the definition.
'tease' can be an answer for 'rag' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'rate' bit.

'section from gazette a second' is the wordplay.
'section' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TEASE' can be found hidden inside 'from gazette a second'.

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(Other definitions for tease that I've seen before include "Comb to remove tangles and open out the fibres" , "Rag" , "Banter, provoke gently" , "Gently make fun of (someone)" , "Kid" .)

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