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More moist than unleavened bread (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

damper

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'more moist' is the definition.
('damp' can be a synonym of 'moist')

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(Other definitions for damper that I've seen before include "bush bread" , "more soppy" , "Silencing pad for piano string" , "Vibration reducer" , "Negative influence - more moist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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