Crossword Genius

Public calling for plan (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outline

'for plan' is the definition.
(outlining is a kind of planning)

'public calling' is the wordplay.
'public' becomes 'out' (out can mean released to the public).
'calling' becomes 'line' (I've seen this in another clue).
'out'+'line'='OUTLINE'

(Other definitions for outline that I've seen before include "(Make a) sketch" , "Sketch, skeleton" , "route" , "Undetailed plan" , "Preliminary draft" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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