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Drops the flowers (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spray

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'flowers' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for spray that I've seen before include "Squirt water" , "Drench" , "Aerosol efflux" , "Cloud of flying droplets" , "Sprinkle water on - a small bouquet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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