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Flavouring that makes many unwell? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dill

'flavouring' is the definition.
(dill is a kind of flavouring)

'many unwell?' is the wordplay.
'many' becomes 'd' (Roman numeral for 500).
'unwell?' becomes 'ill' (similar in meaning).
'd'+'ill'='DILL'

'that makes' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for dill that I've seen before include "Herb used in cooking" , "Herb of parsley family" , "Herb with thread-like foliage used as seasoning" , "medicinal plant" , "Aromatic herb used as seasoning" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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