Clever releasing B side (5)

I believe the answer is:

right

'side' is the definition.

'clever releasing b' is the wordplay.
'clever' becomes 'bright' (I've seen this before).
'releasing' is a deletion indicator.
'bright' with 'b' taken away is 'RIGHT'.

(Other definitions for right that I've seen before include "Correct - starboard" , "Morally defensible" , "Authority - one hand" , "It's what you deserve" , "OK?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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