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Passage Sun's compiler will read aloud (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aisle

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'passage' is the definition.
(aisle can mean a path or passageway)

'compiler will read aloud' is the wordplay.
'compiler' becomes 'I' (the person who is writing these clues).
'will' becomes ''ll' (contracted form, as in 'he'll' - 'he will').
'read aloud' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'i'+'ll'='ill'
'ill' sounds like 'AISLE'.

'sun's' acts as a link.
I am not very happy about this link. It may belong to another bit of the clue.

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(Other definitions for aisle that I've seen before include "Supermarket passageway" , "channel" , "Passages between seating areas" , "Supermarket section" , "way to the altar?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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