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Meat that's right for line is extra (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fresh

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'is extra' is the definition.
(as in 'fresh blood')

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(Other definitions for fresh that I've seen before include "Saucy" , "New-fangled" , "Invigorating" , "Straight" , "Cheeky (sl.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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