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This subject has substance (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

matter

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'this subject' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'substance' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'has' is the link.

(Other definitions for matter that I've seen before include "Subject; be important" , "Affair; be important" , "No . . . . . . - it is unimportant" , "Substance - signify" , "Substance; topic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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