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On top of it all, a mushroom (2,4)

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I believe the answer is:

as well

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'on top' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'a mushroom' is the wordplay.
'mushroom' becomes 'swell' (both can mean to expand or grow in size).
'a'+'swell'='AS WELL'

'of it all' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for as well that I've seen before include "Also, additionally" , "To boot" , "Also, in addition" , "A swell sort of addition" , "Appropriate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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