Special study in two facing pages (6)

I believe the answer is:

spread

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'facing pages' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'special study' is the wordplay.
'special' becomes 'sp'.
'study' becomes 'read' (synonyms).
'sp'+'read'='SPREAD'

'in two' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for spread that I've seen before include "Parsed (anag.)" , "Open, fan out, unfold" , "Special display" , "See 4" , "Large elaborate meal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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