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A futurist writer wanting popular almondy snacks (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amaretti

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'snacks' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are plural nouns.
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(Another definition for amaretti that I've seen is " Italian almond biscuits".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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