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Heartthrob likes a lentil (5)

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pulse

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This might be a double definition.

'heartthrob' is the first definition.
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'lentil' is the second definition.
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'likes a' is the link.
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(Other definitions for pulse that I've seen before include "Heartbeat; legume" , "Healthy food" , "A vital sign turning" , "Musical rhythm" , "Series of rhythmic beats" .)

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