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What a barber might have in a bistro, perhaps (5)

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strop

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'what a barber might' is the definition.
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'in a bistro perhaps' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'STROP' is hidden within 'bistro perhaps'.

'have' is the link.

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(Other definitions for strop that I've seen before include "Prime cutthroat" , "Strip of leather on which razor is sharpened" , "Piece of leather on which razor is sharpened" , "Bad mood; sharpen" , "Outburst" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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