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Beef isn't bad and does you good (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

benefits

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'does you good' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'beef isn't bad' is the wordplay.
'bad' is an anagram indicator.
'beef'+'isnt'='beefisnt'
'beefisnt' anagrammed gives 'BENEFITS'.

'and' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for benefits that I've seen before include "Good things gained or received" , "Events to raise money, for a charity perhaps" , "Performances to raise money for charitable cause" , "handouts from the state" , "Advantages or profits gained" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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