Raises a paddle, say (4)

I believe the answer is:

bids

(Other definitions for bids that I've seen before include "Makes offer at auction" , "Offers at auctions" , "Proposals to buy at a certain price" , "Auction actions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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