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Like good cold jelly? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aspic

'jelly?' is the definition.
(aspic is a kind of jelly)

'like good cold' is the wordplay.
'like' becomes 'as'.
'good' becomes 'pi' (I've seen this in other clues).
'cold' becomes 'c' (eg on taps).
'as'+'pi'+'c'='ASPIC'

(Other definitions for aspic that I've seen before include "Jelly made with fish or meat stock" , "garnish" , "Jelly based on fish or meat stock" , "that's clear?" , "Savoury jelly for meat or vegetable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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