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Helping with the allotment? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ration

I believe this is a double definition.

'helping' is the first definition.
(a ration is a serving or helping)

'allotment?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'with the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ration that I've seen before include "Restricted share" , "Fixed amount allotted" , "Portion, share" , "Fixed restricted allowance" , "A fixed allowance in times of scarcity" .)

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