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Pat framed as a moist result of mining (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

afterdamp

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'of mining' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'pat framed as a moist' is the wordplay.
'pat framed' anagrams to 'AFTERDAMP'.
Though, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'result' is the link.

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(Other definitions for afterdamp that I've seen before include "mining hazard" , "CO2 released in mines; famed part (anag.)" , "Dangerous atmosphere" .)

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