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Is there cause to sprinkle it? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sauce

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'sprinkle it?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'is there cause' is the wordplay.
'cause' anagrams to 'SAUCE'.
However, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sauce that I've seen before include "Cheek; condiment" , "Meat dressing" , "Cause (anag.)" , "Dressing served with food" , "Moistener for food" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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