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What you've been cooking since getting into a rut? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ragout

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'what you've been cooking' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'since getting into a rut?' is the wordplay.
'since' becomes 'ago' (I've seen this before).
'getting into' indicates putting letters inside.
'ago' inserted within 'rut' is 'RAGOUT'.

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(Other definitions for ragout that I've seen before include "Temper showing? No, it's a stew" , "Spicy dish" , "Seasoned stew of meat and vegetables" , "Seasoned dish of stewed meat and vegetables" , "Stew of meat and veg" .)

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