Crossword Genius

Chief requirement for country kitchen? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aga

I believe this is a double definition.

'chief' is the first definition.
(military commander in eg Ottoman Empire)

'requirement for country kitchen?' is the second definition.
(type of large oven)

(Other definitions for aga that I've seen before include "Eastern leader" , "In Turkey, an official" , "Military official" , "Cooking range" , "Proprietary name for a domestic stove" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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