Hanging part of the palate (5)

I believe the answer is:

uvula

(Other definitions for uvula that I've seen before include "Part of one's mouth" , "Flap hanging in back of throat" , "Mouthpiece" , "Fleshy part of the palate" , "Fleshy body at back of throat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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