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Find Earl Grey perhaps in Hampstead (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tea

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'find earl grey' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'in hampstead' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TEA' can be found hidden inside 'hampstead'.

'perhaps' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Cuppa" , "This towel is for drying dishes" , "leaves much to be desired?" , "Light afternoon repast" , "grass" .)

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