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Somewhat outrageous publication? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rag

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'somewhat outrageous publication?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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'somewhat outrageous publication?' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'RAG' can be found hidden inside 'outrageous publication'.

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(Other definitions for rag that I've seen before include "Tease" , "Cloth; bait" , "Piece of music" , "Waste piece of cloth" , "Take the mickey out of" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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