Noel Link gets something to write with? (3)

I believe the answer is:

ink

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'something to write with?' is the definition.

'noel link' is the wordplay.
'INK' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'gets' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ink that I've seen before include "Writing liquid" , "form of writing" , "Liquid from a squid" , "Writing medium" , "Dark liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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