Crossword Genius

Note a carrier with more than one iron canister of gunpowder? (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tea caddy

'canister of gunpowder?' is the definition.
(gunpowder is a type of tea)

'note a carrier with more than one iron' is the wordplay.
'note' becomes 'te' (musical note).
'carrier with more than one iron' becomes 'caddy' (someone carrying irons ie golf clubs).
'te'+'a'+'caddy'='TEA-CADDY'

(Other definitions for tea caddy that I've seen before include "drink dispenser" , "Container for Earl Grey etc" , "Container for bags (or leaves)" , "source of refreshment?" , "leaves container in the kitchen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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