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Clubs swindle that puts extra on bill (5,6)

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I believe the answer is:

cover charge

'that puts extra on bill' is the definition.
(fee added to a bill)

'clubs swindle' is the wordplay.
'clubs' becomes 'c' (abbreviation in card games).
'swindle' becomes 'overcharge' (to overcharge someone is to con or swindle them).
'c'+'overcharge'='COVER CHARGE'

(Other definitions for cover charge that I've seen before include "It's made by a restaurant" , "entrance fee?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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