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Double-pitch ends first style of raw steak (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tartare

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'style of raw steak' is the definition.
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'double-pitch ends first' is the wordplay.
'double' says to double the letters.
'pitch' becomes 'tar' (synonyms).
'ends first' becomes 'e' (1st letter of 'ends').
'tar' doubled is 'tartar'.
'tartar'+'e'='TARTARE'

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(Other definitions for tartare that I've seen before include "Saucy thing" , "Served raw, steak say" , "(Mayonnaise) sauce; raw (steak)" , "Mayonnaise dressing served with fish" , "Type of mayonnaise sauce" .)

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