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Danish father's go? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pastry

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'danish' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'father's go?' is the wordplay.
'father's' becomes 'pa's' (pa can mean dad or father).
'go?' becomes 'try' (both can mean an attempt).
'pas'+'try'='PASTRY'

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(Other definitions for pastry that I've seen before include "Foodstuff flattened with a rolling pin" , "Cake - tart" , "What makes crust" , "Dough made for pies, etc." , "Dough for baking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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