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Powdered seed tablets — first couple taken last — one must swallow (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

allspice

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'swallow' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for allspice that I've seen before include "Aromatic West Indian tree" , "fragrant plant" , "Dried aromatic fruit from the West Indies" , "Pimento or Jamaica pepper" , "Aromatic dried fruit of a Caribbean tree" .)

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