What does the cryptic crossword clue "Paper showing beginning of this contentious matter (6)" mean?

The definition is "Paper". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation="this") + ISSUE (synonym="matter") = TISSUE; definition: "Paper" The answer is TISSUE.

Paper showing beginning of this contentious matter (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17437 | 9 Across | 2024-09-03 flower

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