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Some of them I take to shed (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emit

'shed' is the definition.
(both can mean to give out or radiate)

'some of them i take' is the wordplay.
'some of' indicates a hidden word.
'EMIT' is hidden within 'them i take'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for emit that I've seen before include "Small turtle" , "Give off or discharge" , "Give out (eg light)" , "shed" , "Conductor; telegram (US)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.
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