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Glue, and where it is in the dictionary? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

paste

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'glue' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for paste that I've seen before include "Dough - adhesive - gem substitute" , "Adhesive, for wallpaper say" , "Watery adhesive" , "Adhesive of mixed water and flour" , "Adhesive gum" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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