Applaud agent returning with part for bell (7)

I believe the answer is:

clapper

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'part for bell' is the definition.
'clapper' can be an answer for 'bell' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'part for' bit.

'applaud agent returning' is the wordplay.
'applaud' becomes 'clap' (synonyms).
'agent' becomes 'rep' (short for representative).
'returning' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'rep' backwards is 'per'.
'clap'+'per'='CLAPPER'

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for clapper that I've seen before include "One who applauds" , "Appreciative sort" , "That rings a bell" , "Appreciative member of audience" , "appreciative person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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