Is girl put out? (5)

I believe the answer is:

issue

'put out?' is the definition.
('issue' can be a synonym of 'put out')

'is girl' is the wordplay.
'girl' becomes 'sue'.
'is'+'sue'='ISSUE'

(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Edition of a publication" , "Kids" , "Circulate, distribute or equip with" , "Topic; send out" , "something to discuss" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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