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Rain lightly on the rotisserie (4)

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I believe the answer is:

spit

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This could be a double definition.

'rain lightly' is the first definition.
'spit' can be an answer for 'rain' (spitting is a kind of raining). I'm not sure about the 'lightly' bit.

'the rotisserie' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spit that I've seen before include "Long, narrow point" , "Thin metal spike to hold roasting meat" , "Gob" , "Skewer; headland" , "Spade-depth; rain very lightly" .)

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