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A way to limit droop in pasta sheets (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lasagne

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'pasta sheets' is the definition.
'lasagne' can be an answer for 'sheets' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'pasta' bit.

'a way to limit droop' is the wordplay.
'a way' becomes 'lane' (lane is a kind of way).
'to limit' is an insertion indicator (inserted letters are restrained or limited).
'droop' becomes 'sag' (synonyms).
'lane' going around 'sag' is 'LASAGNE'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lasagne that I've seen before include "Layered pasta dish" , "Tasty Italian dish with layers of mince in pasta" , "It. dish of pasta, meat and sauce" , "Type of pasta" , "Course" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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