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Puzzle bringing no new benefit (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nonplus

'puzzle' is the definition.
('nonplus' can be a synonym of 'puzzle')

'no new benefit' is the wordplay.
'new' becomes 'n'.
'benefit' becomes 'plus' (I've seen this before).
'no'+'n'+'plus'='NONPLUS'

'bringing' is the link.

(Other definitions for nonplus that I've seen before include "Perplex totally" , "Get confused" , "Get flummoxed" , "Disconcert, confound" , "stump" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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