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Putting off creating space for books, perhaps (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shelving

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'putting off' is the first definition.
('shelve' can be a synonym of 'put off')

'space for books perhaps' is the second definition.

'creating' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for shelving that I've seen before include "accommodation for books, perhaps" , "Delaying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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