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Leaves container that holds a fortune? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

teacup

'that holds a fortune?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'leaves container' is the wordplay.
'leaves' becomes 'tea' (I've seen this before).
'container' becomes 'cup' (cup is a kind of container**).
'tea'+'cup'='TEACUP'

(Other definitions for teacup that I've seen before include "A storm here is minor" , "Drinking container that may contain a small storm" , "leaves on one's bottom?" , "Where unimportant storm takes place?" , "Saucer under this?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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