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Paper published something spicy (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ragout

'something spicy' is the definition.
(ragout is a spicy stew)

'paper published' is the wordplay.
'paper' becomes 'rag paper' (rag can mean a newspaper).
'published' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in another clue).
'rag'+'out'='RAGOUT'

(Other definitions for ragout that I've seen before include "Spicy meat stew" , "Seasoned dish of stewed meat and vegetables" , "Spicy item" , "Spicy dish" , "Highly-seasoned stew" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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