Children; put out (5)

I believe the answer is:

issue

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'children' is the first definition.
(issue can mean someone's offspring)

'put out' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Topic; give out" , "The children to come forth" , "Important topic for debate" , "Put out; topic for discussion" , "Important problem" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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