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Vocally support Crikey with tip? (9)

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baksheesh

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'tip?' is the definition.
(Persian word for a tip or donation)

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(Other definitions for baksheesh that I've seen before include "Gift of money" , "Small amount given for services rendered" , "(Oriental) money given as a tip or alms" , "Gratuity or tip in Middle East" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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