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Record publicity about coffee (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

platter

'record' is the definition.
('platter' can be a synonym of 'record')

'publicity about coffee' is the wordplay.
'publicity' becomes 'pr'.
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'coffee' becomes 'latte' (I've seen this before).
'pr' enclosing 'latte' is 'PLATTER'.

(Other definitions for platter that I've seen before include "Large flat serving dish" , "Charger" , "Salver" , "main course" , "Large flat plate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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