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Make a profit out of Uncle Arthur (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clear

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'make a profit' is the definition.
'clear' can be an answer for 'make' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'a profit' bit.

'out of uncle arthur' is the wordplay.
'out of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'CLEAR' can be found hidden inside 'uncle arthur'.

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(Other definitions for clear that I've seen before include "Bright" , "Easy to see or understand" , "Distinct - obvious" , "Unobstructed" , "Open; not cloudy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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