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American pencil case, quite grand, cracking mirror (5,3)

Ross

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apple pie

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(Other definitions for apple pie that I've seen before include "tarte Tatin, for example" , "an order that's perfect" , "Dessert - kind of bed or order" , "Sweet (in good order?)" , "Tasty pastry" .)

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