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Spelling in publication I see? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

magic

'spelling' is the definition.
(use of spells)

'publication i see?' is the wordplay.
'publication' becomes 'mag' (abbreviation for magazine).
'see?' becomes 'C' (the word for the letter, according to Chambers).
'mag'+'i'+'c'='MAGIC'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for magic that I've seen before include "Entertainment at a children's party?" , "Tricks" , "Sorcery - conjuring" , "'Charms, spells, illusions (5)'" , "Superb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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