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Clean up the wet leaves (4)

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I believe the answer is:

char

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This could be a double definition.

'clean up' is the first definition.
'char' can be an answer for 'clean' (char can mean a cleaner). I'm not sure about the 'up' bit.

'wet leaves' is the second definition.
'char' can be an answer for 'leaves' (I've seen this in other clues). I'm unsure of the 'wet' bit.

'the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "Person who cleans" , "Sear - fish" , "clean > burn" , "Become black by burning" , "Burn; scorch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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