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Jar's good value (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grate

'jar's' is the definition.
(make unpleasant sound)

'good value' is the wordplay.
'good' becomes 'g' (abbreviation).
'value' becomes 'rate' ('rate' can be a synonym of 'value').
'g'+'rate'='GRATE'

(Other definitions for grate that I've seen before include "Jar; fireplace" , "irritating" , "Rasp; fire holder" , "part of fireplace" , "Rasp; shred" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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