Crossword Genius

Would pub profit answer where cheapies are offered? (7,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bargain counter

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'cheapies are offered?' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I cannot judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'would pub profit answer' is the wordplay.
'would pub' becomes 'bar' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'profit' becomes 'gain' (synonyms).
'answer' becomes 'counter' (counter can mean an answer or reply).
'bar'+'gain'+'counter'='BARGAIN-COUNTER'

'where' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for bargain counter that I've seen is " shop has special offers".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.