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Refer to plot, by the sound of things (4)

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cite

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'refer to' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for cite that I've seen before include "Quote (a reference)" , "Quote (an author)" , "Quote (eg, a book)" , "Mention as example or quote" , "Give as an example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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