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Copy out of a cheap edition (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ape

'copy' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')

'out of a cheap edition' is the wordplay.
'out of' indicates a hidden word.
'APE' can be found hidden inside 'cheap edition'.

(Other definitions for ape that I've seen before include "Monkey" , "Copy - primate" , "Parrot" , "Large primate" , "Send up" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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