Crossword Genius

Table part of provisional tariff (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

altar

'table' is the definition.
(altar is a kind of table)

'part of provisional tariff' is the wordplay.
'part of' indicates a hidden word.
'ALTAR' can be found hidden inside 'provisional tariff'.

(Other definitions for altar that I've seen before include "Sacrificial slab" , "section of church" , "High table for religious ceremonies" , "Focus of religious activity" , "Place for sacrifices" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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