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Picky Chinese diner spotted in Co-op and Asda? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

panda

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'picky chinese diner' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'in co-op and asda?' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'PANDA' is hidden within 'co op and asda'.

'spotted' is the link.

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(Other definitions for panda that I've seen before include "Bamboo-eating animal" , "Black-and-white bear" , "Chinese bear-like mammal" , "Bear-like mammal of China" , "Raccoon-like animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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