Number with odd bets needing to be settled (5)

I believe the answer is:

debts

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'needing to be settled' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'number with odd bets' is the wordplay.
'number' becomes 'd' (D is an example).
'with' says to put letters next to each other.
'odd' indicates anagramming the letters.
'bets' with letters rearranged gives 'ebts'.
'd'+'ebts'='DEBTS'

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(Other definitions for debts that I've seen before include "Monies owed" , "Amounts owed" , "Moneys owed" , "Outstanding sums" , "Liabilities" .)

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

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