A growing boy, possibly in the kitchen (5)

I believe the answer is:

basil

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'a growing boy' is the definition.
'Basil' can be an answer for 'boy' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'a growing' bit.

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(Other definitions for basil that I've seen before include "Boy - herb" , "Fragrant herb" , "Aromatic herb with purplish-green leaves" , "Mediterranean herb" , "A herb; --- Brush, Fawlty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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