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Apes' food (5,4)

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mushy peas

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(Other definitions for mushy peas that I've seen before include "Vegetable to go with fish and chips?" , "Squidgy green side dish served in a greasy spoon cafe" , "Green favourite up north" , "Squishy green food" , "Accompaniment to fish?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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