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Cryptically snub desserts? (6,4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

upside down cakes

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'cryptically snub desserts?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for upside down cakes that I've seen before include "Our bottoms may be iced" , "fruity desserts?" .)

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