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Pins up something cheap (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

snip

'something cheap' is the definition.
(snip can mean a bargain)

'pins up' is the wordplay.
'up' says the letters should be written in reverse (in down clue: letters go upwards).
'pins' backwards is 'SNIP'.

(Other definitions for snip that I've seen before include "Cut with shears" , "Bargain (informal)" , "Cut back" , "nick)" , "Bargain - crop" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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