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Flavouring that makes money (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mint

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

'money' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'money' could be 'm' (abbreviation used in economics) and 'm' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'int' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'that makes' is the link.

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(Other definitions for mint that I've seen before include "and 18 Down: Southern US cocktail" , "strongroom in treasury" , "Plant - in perfect condition" , "Building where coin money is made (4)" , "Fragrant herb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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