Eggs left somewhat out of round? (4)

I believe the answer is:

oval

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'out of round?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'eggs left somewhat' is the wordplay.
'eggs' becomes 'ova' (term for egg cells).
'left somewhat' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation. I am not sure about the 'somewhat' bit.).
'ova'+'l'='OVAL'

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(Other definitions for oval that I've seen before include "6D 5A [TUBE STATION]" , "Ellipsoidal" , "Egg-like" , "Elliptical figure" , "34 [CRICKETER] 's domain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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