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Como is too wet in the middle! (5)

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I believe the answer is:

moist

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'como is too wet in the middle' is the definition.
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'como is too wet in the middle' is the wordplay.
'in the middle' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the answer is in the middle of the clue).
'MOIST' can be found hidden inside 'como is too wet'.

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(Other definitions for moist that I've seen before include "Affected by tears, perhaps" , "Dampish" , "lubricated" , "Slightly wet, damp" , "Damp or clammy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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