A couple of cash handouts securing tropical tree (4-4)
I believe the answer is:
divi-divi
'tropical tree' is the definition.
'divi-divi' can be an answer for 'tree' (divi-divi is a kind of tree). I am not certain of the 'tropical' bit.
'a couple of cash handouts' is the wordplay.
'a couple of' says to double the letters.
'cash handouts' becomes 'divi' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'divi' doubled is 'DIVI-DIVI'.
'securing' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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