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In my book, the forecasters will read something into these (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leaves

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(Other definitions for leaves that I've seen before include "Steps out of" , "Organs of photosynthesis" , "takes off" , "They are found on trees and in books" , "spinach for example" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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