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Get money for chips produced by unreliable chains (4,2)

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I believe the answer is:

cash in

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'get money for chips produced' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'unreliable chains' is the wordplay.
'unreliable' is an anagram indicator.
'chains' with letters rearranged gives 'CASH IN'.

'by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for cash in that I've seen before include "what piggy bank has?" , "Take advantage of" , "Exchange for money; seize an advantage" , "Realise" , "Make money" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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