Clap new rent arrangement (7)

I believe the answer is:

pattern

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'arrangement' is the definition.
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'clap new rent' is the wordplay.
'clap' becomes 'pat' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'new' indicates anagramming the letters.
'rent' is an anagram of 'tern'.
'pat'+'tern'='PATTERN'

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(Other definitions for pattern that I've seen before include "Stencil" , "Example; decorate" , "Blueprint, design" , "Ornamentation" , "Model to imitate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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