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Money that's provided by baker (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bread

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'money' is the definition.
(bread is slang for money)

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(Other definitions for bread that I've seen before include "Eg, sourdough or rye" , "Food; money (informal)" , "Staple food" , "Dosh - a bloomer, perhaps?" , "Lolly - basic food" .)

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