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Treaty wrapped up in hearing (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pact

'treaty' is the definition.
(I know that pact is a type of treaty)

'wrapped up in hearing' is the wordplay.
'wrapped up' becomes 'packed'.
'in hearing' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'packed' sounds like 'PACT'.

(Other definitions for pact that I've seen before include "Settlement" , "'Accord, treaty (4)'" , "Treaty, formal agreement" , "Agreement, bargain" , "Agreement, covenant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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