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Builds Ben up with free cod and cured meat (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

corned beef

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'builds ben up with free cod' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'cured meat' is the wordplay.
'cured' becomes 'corned' (synonyms).
'meat' becomes 'beef' (beef is a kind of meat).
'corned'+'beef'='CORNED BEEF'

'and' acts as a link.

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(Another definition for corned beef that I've seen is " Tinned preserved meat".)

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