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Could one add fat from the food cupboard? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

larder

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'food cupboard?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for larder that I've seen before include "Room or cupboard for food storage" , "Food storeroom" , "room off kitchen?" , "Room or cupboard for storing food" , "Small room for storing food" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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