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Erects billets (4,2)

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I believe the answer is:

puts up

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This clue could be a double definition.

'erects' is the first definition.
('put up' can be a synonym of 'erect')

'billets' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for puts up that I've seen before include "Offers (stake); bears (with)" , "Finds shelter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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