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Perry maybe with plum as one ingredient (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mason

'perry maybe' is the definition.
(fictional detective Perry Mason)

'with plum as one ingredient' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates a hidden word.
'MASON' can be found hidden inside 'plum as one ingredient'.

(Other definitions for mason that I've seen before include "US comedian" , "A skilled worker in stone" , "He works with stone - may be free" , "figure in lodge" , "one wearing an apron" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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