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Expose count to topic (7,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

subject matter

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'topic' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'expose count' is the wordplay.
'expose' becomes 'subject' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'count' becomes 'matter' (synonyms).
'subject'+'matter'='SUBJECT-MATTER'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for subject matter that I've seen before include "The substance under consideration" , "The topic being dealt with" , "Theme" , "Book content" , "citizen feel important" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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