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Broadcasting a current band (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

airing

'broadcasting' is the definition.
('air' can be a synonym of 'broadcast')

'a current band' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'i' (symbol for electric current).
'band' becomes 'ring' ('ring' can be a synonym of 'band').
'a'+'i'+'ring'='AIRING'

(Other definitions for airing that I've seen before include "Exposure" , "Ventilation" , "Broadcast" , "Showing" , "Broadcasting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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