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Concerning the handouts to various regions (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

realms

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'various regions' is the definition.
'realms' can be an answer for 'regions' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'various' bit.

'concerning the handouts' is the wordplay.
'concerning' becomes 're'.
'the handouts' becomes 'alms' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
're'+'alms'='REALMS'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for realms that I've seen before include "areas of interest" , "regions" , "Kingdoms, or fields of interest" , "Kingdoms, domains" , "Fields of activity or interest - sound monarchical" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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