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Special offers? Pub benefits (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bargains

'special offers?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'pub benefits' is the wordplay.
'pub' becomes 'bar' (both are drinking establishments).
'benefits' becomes 'gains' ('gain' can be a synonym of 'benefit').
'bar'+'gains'='BARGAINS'

(Other definitions for bargains that I've seen before include "They're cheap at the price, as in sales" , "Haggles over price" , "Special offers" , "Goods procured cheaply at sale" , "Advantageous purchases" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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