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A donkey has one just like a turkey, note (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

key

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'note' is the definition.
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'a donkey has one just like a turkey' is the wordplay.
'KEY' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for key that I've seen before include "Lock undoer" , "Of crucial importance" , "It can open" , "Vital" , "explanation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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