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Chap that will spill the beans (5)

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I believe the answer is:

split

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This clue could be a double definition.

'chap that' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both natural objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'spill the beans' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'will' is the link.

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(Other definitions for split that I've seen before include "Division - divorce" , "shared by a couple?" , "Cut, cleft" , "Break; Croatian city" , "Discontinue a relationship" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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