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They're used for stopping publicity (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

plugs

This clue is a double definition.

'they're used for stopping' is the first definition.

'publicity' is the second definition.
(a plug is a piece of publicity)

(Other definitions for plugs that I've seen before include "They'll stop" , "Stops up" , "stoppers" , "Wads, of tobacco say" , "Electrical connectors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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