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Candy gadgeteers nod off (6,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easter egg

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This clue could be a double definition.

'candy gadgeteers' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'nod off' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for easter egg that I've seen before include "Segregate into popular post-Lenten sweet" , "festival food" , "festive gift" , "Seasonal present" , "Sweet for Spring festival" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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