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Put down regular contribution required (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

subdue

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

'regular contribution required' is the wordplay.
'regular contribution' becomes 'sub' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'required' becomes 'due' (due can mean required or expected).
'sub'+'due'='SUBDUE'

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(Other definitions for subdue that I've seen before include "Overcome, bring under control" , "Conquer" , "Moderate" , "Overcome, quieten" , "Force to yield, tame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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