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Tessa returned saleable item (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

asset

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'saleable item' is the definition.
'asset' can be an answer for 'item' (I have seen 'Item of value' mean 'asset' so perhaps 'item' could also mean 'asset'). I am not certain of the 'saleable' bit.

'tessa returned' is the wordplay.
'returned' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'tessa' reversed gives 'ASSET'.

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(Other definitions for asset that I've seen before include "Something that's worth having" , "Strong point" , "Valuable person" , "Plus point" , "Seats (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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