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Minor bit of damage taking out first fodder supply (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rack

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'minor bit of damage' is the definition.
'rack' can be an answer for 'damage' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'minor bit of' bit.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for rack that I've seen before include "Torture device that stretches" , "Rail for torture" , "Neck or rib of mutton" , "Support" , "Shelf; cudgel (brains)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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