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Slapstick item spoiling sad picture? (7,3)

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I believe the answer is:

custard pie

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'slapstick item' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'spoiling sad picture?' is the wordplay.
'spoiling' is an anagram indicator.
'sad'+'picture'='sadpicture'
'sadpicture' with letters rearranged gives 'CUSTARD-PIE'.

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(Other definitions for custard pie that I've seen before include "But is one thrown" , "What featured in comedy" , "Element of slapstick" , "Clown's dessert?" , "Item thrown in slapstick comedy" .)

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