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Over-moistens the hotpot (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stew

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

'over-moistens' is the wordplay.
'over' is a reversal indicator.
'moistens' becomes 'wets' (I've seen this in another clue).
'wets' reversed gives 'STEW'.

'the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stew that I've seen before include "Artificial oyster bed" , "Dish of meat and mixed vegetables" , "State of anxiety; dish" , "Dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid" , "Slow cooked meat dish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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