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Refuse by river (5)

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offal

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'refuse' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'by river' is the wordplay.
'by' becomes 'of' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'river' becomes 'fal' (River Fal).
'of'+'fal'='OFFAL'

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(Other definitions for offal that I've seen before include "Refuse - edible entrails of animal" , "Edible (or inedible!) animal organs" , "Internal organs of an animal used as food" , "Animal entrails and internal organs - worthless" , "Putting cargo on (ship)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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