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Publish topless paper (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

issue

'publish' is the definition.
('issue' can be a synonym of 'publish')

'topless paper' is the wordplay.
'topless' means to remove the first letter.
'paper' becomes 'tissue' (tissue is a kind of paper).
'tissue' with its initial letter taken away is 'ISSUE'.

(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Problem or concern" , "Emanate" , "Topic; send out" , "Important topic for debate" , "Kids" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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