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Food provider sent crate with hesitation (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

caterer

'food provider' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'sent crate with hesitation' is the wordplay.
'sent' indicates anagramming the letters (send can mean to excite or stimulate).
'with hesitation' becomes 'er' (I've seen this in other clues).
'crate' anagrammed gives 'cater'.
'cater'+'er'='CATERER'

(Other definitions for caterer that I've seen before include "One providing food and service for a party" , "Purveyor" , "Provider of food and drinks" , "Terrace (anag.)" , "Food and drink supplier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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