Cherish memory of system Balmoral embodies (6)

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embalm

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'cherish memory' is the definition.
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'of system balmoral embodies' is the wordplay.
'embodies' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'EMBALM' is hidden within 'of system balmoral'.

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(Other definitions for embalm that I've seen before include "Preserve body, mummify" , "Use chemicals to preserve a dead body from decay" , "Treat corpse so as to retard decay" , "Make into mummy" , "Prepare corpse for preservation (6)" .)

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