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Leaflet perhaps, debut for Hibs, also published (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

handout

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'leaflet perhaps debut' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'hibs also published' is the wordplay.
'hibs' becomes 'h' (this could be a standard abbreviation of which I'm unaware).
'also' becomes 'and' (both can mean in addition).
'published' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in another clue).
'h'+'and'+'out'='HANDOUT'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for handout that I've seen before include "charity" , "financial support" , "Donation" , "Publicity" , "dole?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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