Raise a paddle, perhaps (3)

I believe the answer is:

bid

(Other definitions for bid that I've seen before include "Make offer for 20 Down" , "Offer a sum of money to buy" , "Try" , "Attempt, offer" , "Offer; command" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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