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Settle bill exactly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adjust

'settle' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'bill exactly' is the wordplay.
'bill' becomes 'ad' (advertisement stuck on wall).
'exactly' becomes 'just' (synonyms).
'ad'+'just'='ADJUST'

(Other definitions for adjust that I've seen before include "Adapt (to new situation)" , "Calibrate or regulate" , "Regulate, alter by small amount" , "Adapt, regulate" , "Tune" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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