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Grilling an ocean band (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

searing

'grilling' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'an ocean band' is the wordplay.
'an ocean' becomes 'sea' ('sea' can be a synonym of 'ocean').
'band' becomes 'ring' (a ring is a band of metal).
'sea'+'ring'='SEARING'

(Other definitions for searing that I've seen before include "An aromatic liquid; aumbry (anag.)" , "Scorching" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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