Cause of death in some cozy mysteries (6)

I believe the answer is:

poison

(Other definitions for poison that I've seen before include "Damaging stuff - drink?" , "Venom, toxin" , "Dangerous substance" , "Toxic substance" , "Meat for someone else" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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