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Let out the smallest amount say (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leased

'let out' is the definition.
(as in leasing or letting out property)

'smallest amount say' is the wordplay.
'smallest amount' becomes 'least' (I've seen this before).
'say' shows a homophone (sound like).
'least' is a homophone of 'LEASED'.

'the' is the link.

(Other definitions for leased that I've seen before include "Let for money" , "Rented" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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