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That's right - I have to give a hand (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ideal

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'that's right' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'i have to give a hand' is the wordplay.
'have' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'to give a hand' becomes 'deal' (I've seen this in another clue).
'i'+'deal'='IDEAL'

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(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "Conceptual" , "Cutting/stabbing weapons" , "Dream" , "Best possible" , "Very eager (to see)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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