A "Strand Publications" journal for the DIY enthusiast? (9)

I believe the answer is:

sandpaper

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'the diy enthusiast?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'a strand publications journal' is the wordplay.
'a strand publications' becomes 'sand' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'journal' becomes 'paper' (I've seen this before).
'sand'+'paper'='SANDPAPER'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sandpaper that I've seen before include "Abrasive sheet (DIY)" , "Abrasive substance" , "Abrasive material" , "Smooth" , "Spared pan for the stuff used to prepare surfaces" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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