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Leak part of cross-reference (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seepage

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'leak part of cross-reference' is the definition.
'seepage' can be an answer for 'leak' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm unsure of the 'part of cross-reference' bit.

'leak part of cross-reference' is the wordplay.
'leak' becomes 'seep' (I've seen this in another clue).
'part of cross-reference' becomes 'age' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'seep'+'age'='SEEPAGE'

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(Other definitions for seepage that I've seen before include "Slow fluid loss" , "Ooze" , "Slow leaking flow" , "problem with tank" , "Discharge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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