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Newspaper published meaty stuff (6)

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I believe the answer is:

ragout

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'meaty stuff' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'newspaper published' is the wordplay.
'newspaper' becomes 'rag' (informal term for a newspaper).
'published' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in another clue).
'rag'+'out'='RAGOUT'

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(Other definitions for ragout that I've seen before include "Spicy item" , "Tasty stew" , "Rich stew" , "Temper showing? No, it's a stew" , "Seasoned dish of stewed meat and vegetables" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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