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Formality which may come from King Edward? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

starch

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'formality' is the first definition.
(being excessively formal or stiff)

'which may come from king edward?' is the second definition.
(King Edward is a type of potato)

(Other definitions for starch that I've seen before include "Stiffening preparation used in laundering" , "Carbohydrate; stiffener" , "Carbohydrate found in potatoes, wheat, and rice" , "Formality - give stiffness" , "Formality - makes things stiff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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