Worker dismissed may need it (7)

I believe the answer is:

handout

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'need it' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'worker dismissed' is the wordplay.
'worker' becomes 'hand' (hand is a kind of worker).
'dismissed' becomes 'out' (I've seen this before).
'hand'+'out'='HANDOUT'

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(Other definitions for handout that I've seen before include "dole?" , "Publicity" , "charity" , "Donation" , "financial support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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