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In parts of Ottawa, shops are inundated (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awash

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

'in parts of ottawa shops are' is the wordplay.
'in parts of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'AWASH' can be found hidden inside 'ottawa shops are'.

(Other definitions for awash that I've seen before include "Swimming" , "Doused in water" , "Flood" , "Overflowing" , "becomes flooded" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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