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Newly cause to get an additive (5)

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I believe the answer is:

sauce

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'an additive' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'newly cause' is the wordplay.
'newly' indicates an anagram.
'cause' is an anagram of 'SAUCE'.

'to get' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sauce that I've seen before include "Cause for relish" , "one might get from a waiter" , "Accompaniment to meat ect" , "Moistener for food" , "Informal impudence or food flavouring" .)

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