What you may put for what you’re given (4-3)

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hand-out

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'given' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for hand-out that I've seen before include "Distribute - press release(4,3;7)" , "Something given free - in manual manner?" , "Something distributed free of charge, or notes given in class" , "Freely given aid" , "Donation to the needy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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