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Bring in bits for repairing on a regular basis (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

earn

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'bring in bits' is the definition.
'earn' can be an answer for 'bring' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'in bits' bit.

'repairing on a regular basis' is the wordplay.
'on a regular basis' indicates alternate letters.
The alternating letters of 'repairing' are 'EARN'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Gain by working" , "Secure" , "Acquire by one's efforts" , "net" , "Acquire money by labour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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