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Great deal of money in parcel (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

packet

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This might be a double definition.

'great deal' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'money in parcel' is the second definition.
'packet' can be an answer for 'parcel' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'money in' bit.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for packet that I've seen before include "Paper or cardboard container" , "A lot of money that may be lost" , "Container; much money" , "Boat carrying mail" , "Small parcel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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