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Butcher's dividing merchandise, fetching property (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

good looks

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'fetching property' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'butcher's dividing merchandise' is the wordplay.
'butcher's' becomes 'look' (I've seen this in other clues).
'dividing' indicates putting letters inside (inserted letters divide the word).
'merchandise' becomes 'goods' (goods can mean merchandise or wares).
'look' going within 'goods' is 'GOOD LOOKS'.

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(Other definitions for good looks that I've seen before include "attractive appearance" , "(Person's) attractiveness" , "Handsomeness" , "Beauty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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