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Alterations as to fodder (4)

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oats

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'fodder' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'alterations as to' is the wordplay.
'as to' anagrams to 'OATS'.
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(Other definitions for oats that I've seen before include "Seed grasses" , "Young men sow wild ones" , "Grains used as food and fodder" , "Porridge ingredients" , "Porridge ingredient" .)

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