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Coders make them send over a few crisp packets (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apps

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'coders make them send' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'over a few crisp packets' is the wordplay.
'over' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'a few' indicates a hidden word.
'sppa' is hidden within 'crisp packets'.
'sppa' backwards is 'APPS'.

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