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Principal ingredient of Cheddar cheese (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arch

'principal' is the definition.
(as in arch-enemy)

'ingredient of cheddar cheese' is the wordplay.
'ingredient of' indicates a hidden word.
'ARCH' can be found hidden inside 'cheddar cheese'.

(Other definitions for arch that I've seen before include "Char the curved structure" , "Embow" , "Supporting structure" , "in short, is out of date" , "Curved vault" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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