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Fixed allowances of food (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rations

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This clue could be a double definition.

'fixed allowances' is the first definition.
'rations' can be an answer for 'allowances' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'fixed' bit.

'food' is the second definition.
(rations is a kind of food)

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for rations that I've seen before include "Limits (supplies)" , "fixed allowance" , "Food allowances" , "Commons" , "Food as issued" .)

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