Have tab in Plaistow eatery (3)

I believe the answer is:

owe

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'have tab in plaistow eatery' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'in plaistow eatery' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'OWE' can be found hidden inside 'plaistow eatery'.

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(Other definitions for owe that I've seen before include "Have outstanding" , "Be in debt - woe is me" , "Have a debt to (someone)" , "Be in the red" , "overdrawn" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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