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It is costing nothing to woo? Yes perhaps (8)

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I believe the answer is:

courtesy

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'it is costing nothing' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'woo? yes perhaps' is the wordplay.
'woo?' becomes 'court' ('court' can be a synonym of 'woo').
'perhaps' indicates an anagram.
'yes' with letters rearranged gives 'esy'.
'court'+'esy'='COURTESY'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for courtesy that I've seen before include "Respectful and considerate behaviour" , "Polite behaviour" , "Politeness and respect for others" , "good breeding" , "Civility, politeness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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