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A lot of gravy, very tasty, but without the Spanish sage (9)

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judicious

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(Other definitions for judicious that I've seen before include "Wise" , "Prudent, well-considered" , "Sensible" , "Showing good sense" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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