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Setter's cheering when cycling (7)

Ross

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gelatin

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(Other definitions for gelatin that I've seen before include "Colourless protein extracted from animal bones" , "something gluey" , "Glue made from animal extracts" , "Food/glue jelly" , "Jelling agent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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