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Counterfoil in small container (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stub

'counterfoil' is the definition.
('stub' can be a synonym of 'counterfoil')

'small container' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'container' becomes 'tub' (tub is a kind of container**).
's'+'tub'='STUB'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for stub that I've seen before include "Counterfoil, of a cheque say" , "Residue of cigarette or cheque" , "Bust (anag.)" , "30 [FAG END]" , "Wee bit of pencil, eg," .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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