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Rumour saying one might go through deal (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

buzz saw

'one might go through deal' is the definition.
(deal is a type of wood)

'rumour saying' is the wordplay.
'rumour' becomes 'buzz' (buzz can mean rumour or speculation).
'saying' becomes 'saw' (saw is a kind of saying).
'buzz'+'saw'='BUZZ SAW'

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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