A note that acknowledges a debt (3)

I believe the answer is:

iou

(Other definitions for iou that I've seen before include "Chit acknowledging debt" , "Promise to pay in vowels" , "Proof of debt" , "Debt note (abbr.)" , "Debt acknowledgment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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