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Figure out before getting book with solution (7)

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I believe the answer is:

solvent

'solution' is the definition.

'figure out before getting book' is the wordplay.
'figure out' becomes 'solve' (synonyms).
'before getting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'book' becomes 'nt' (New Testament).
'solve'+'nt'='SOLVENT'

'with' is the link.

(Other definitions for solvent that I've seen before include "In a position to pay one's debts" , "something that may be abused?" , "Having assets in excess of liabilities" , "not bust" , "Possessing enough money to meet commitments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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