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Herbal sample infused with busy Lizzie? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

balsam

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'busy lizzie?' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'herbal sample infused with' is the wordplay.
'with' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'BALSAM' can be found hidden inside 'herbal sample infused'.

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(Other definitions for balsam that I've seen before include "Soothing herb" , "Fragrant medicinal gum from tree" , "Aromatic ointment" , "(Aromatic medicine from) shrub" , "Fragrant medicinal plant resin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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