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A bid from HM? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

offer

'a bid' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'from hm?' is the wordplay.
'from' becomes 'off' (eg someone might be from or 'off' a TV show).
'hm?' becomes 'ER' (HM Her Majesty, ER Elizabeth Regina).
'off'+'er'='OFFER'

(Other definitions for offer that I've seen before include "(Suggestion of) gift" , "Attempt" , "Chance to buy at reduced price?" , "Express willingness - present" , "Tender - proposal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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