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Notice servicemen about to produce spiced steeping liquids? (9)

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I believe the answer is:

marinades

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'produce spiced steeping liquids?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'notice servicemen about' is the wordplay.
'notice' becomes 'ad' (short for advert).
'servicemen' becomes 'marines' (marine is a kind of serviceman).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'ad' put inside 'marines' is 'MARINADES'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for marinades that I've seen before include "sauces" , "steeps" , "Spicy mixtures" , "Pickles" .)

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