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The bill for drinks or some eatables (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tab

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'the bill' is the definition.
(a tab is a bill at a bar)

'drinks or some eatables' is the wordplay.
'TAB' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tab that I've seen before include "Running bar bill" , "Flap; illicit drug pill (slang)" , "Till bill" , "Text indent key" , "The bill in a restaurant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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