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Be off butter? That's extreme (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

utter

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'extreme' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'be off butter?' is the wordplay.
'UTTER' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'that's' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for utter that I've seen before include "Say the words" , "Articulate, express" , "talk" , "Total - speak" , "Say - complete" .)

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