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Idiot returns to sample tart (6)

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I believe the answer is:

pastry

'tart' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'idiot returns to sample' is the wordplay.
'idiot' becomes 'sap' (sap can mean a foolish or gullible person).
'returns' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'to sample' becomes 'try' (synonyms).
'sap' in reverse letter order is 'pas'.
'pas'+'try'='PASTRY'

(Other definitions for pastry that I've seen before include "See 7 Down" , "Kind of baked food" , "Crust of pies, tarts etc." , "Cooked dough" , "Dough made from flour, fat and water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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