Salvo exploded into rounded shapes (5)

I believe the answer is:

ovals

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'rounded shapes' is the definition.
'ovals' can be an answer for 'shapes' (oval is a kind of shape). I am not sure about the 'rounded' bit.

'salvo exploded' is the wordplay.
'exploded' is an anagram indicator.
'salvo' is an anagram of 'OVALS'.

'into' acts as a link.

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(Another definition for ovals that I've seen is " Elliptical shapes".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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