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Frank
discussions
in
a
trade-off
digested
(7)
Frank discussions in a trade-off digested (7)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
Look at Frank — that's pointing you to Frank Sinatra, the singer. "Digested" tells you the answer is hidden inside the phrase, and sure enough "discussionS IN A TRAde-off" has it concealed right there in the middle.