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Distributes shares of broken speculator (7,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parcels out

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'distributes shares' is the definition.
'parcels out' can be an answer for 'distributes' ('parcel out' can be a synonym of 'distribute'). I'm not certain of the 'shares' bit.

'broken speculator' is the wordplay.
'broken' is an anagram indicator.
'speculator' is an anagram of 'PARCELS OUT'.

'of' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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