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Sort of letter to take out of the envelope (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

open

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This clue might be a double definition.

'sort of letter' is the first definition.

'out of the envelope' is the second definition.
'open' can be an answer for 'out' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'of the envelope' bit.

'to take' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for open that I've seen before include "Not closed; set going" , "Admitting customers" , "Start - frank" , "Candid and undisguised" , "yawning" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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