Scoop (4)

I think it could be either:

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ladle

'scoop' is the definition.
(as in ladling out scoops of food)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ladle that I've seen before include "Soup-server" , "Deep-bowled spoon" , "Soup or sauce server" , "Serving implement" , "Spoon - a dell (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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