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It's used to steep perhaps in a dream (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

marinade

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'it's used to steep' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'perhaps in a dream' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' indicates anagramming the letters.
'in'+'a'+'dream'='inadream'
'inadream' with letters rearranged gives 'MARINADE'.

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(Other definitions for marinade that I've seen before include "Type of star system" , "Food is steeped in this to improve flavour" , "Mixtures used for soaking foods before cooking" , "Spicy liquid for soaking meat or fish" , "Liquid for soaking food before cooking" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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