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Scandinavians rooted to the spot (6)

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swedes

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(Other definitions for swedes that I've seen before include "Turnips for Scandinavians" , "Europeans and turnips" , "Root vegetables" , "Turnips from Scandinavia?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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