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Every second angel cake with Chantilly produced by Lei - the one synonymous with head turner? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

necklace

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'by lei the one synonymous with head turner?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'every second angel cake with chantilly' is the wordplay.
'every second' indicates alternate letters (I've seen 'every second of' mean this).
'with' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'chantilly' becomes 'lace' (I've seen this in another clue).
'angel'+'cake'='angelcake'
The alternate letters of 'angelcake' are 'neck'.
'neck'+'lace'='NECKLACE'

'produced' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for necklace that I've seen before include "Jewellery worn around the neck" , "Eg, a choker" , "String of beads, perhaps" , "responsible for murder in South Africa" , "Ornamental string" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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