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Secretary for each tabloid? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

paper

'tabloid?' is the definition.
(tabloid is a kind of paper)

'secretary for each' is the wordplay.
'secretary' becomes 'PA' (abbreviation for personal assistant).
'for each' becomes 'per' (per person).
'pa'+'per'='PAPER'

(Other definitions for paper that I've seen before include "Written essay" , "Set of examination questions" , "Journal" , "conference presentation" , "Set of written exam questions" .)

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