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Flowers commemorating damage in the war (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wreath

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'flowers commemorating' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'damage in the war' is the wordplay.
'the war' anagrams to 'WREATH'.
However, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for wreath that I've seen before include "26 Down may be shaped into this decorative ring" , "A circle made of flowers and leaves" , "Floral tribute" , "Circular band of flowers and leaves, often seen on graves" , "Flower arrangement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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