Small aperture found in chillies, tomatoes and peppers (5)

I believe the answer is:

stoma

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'small aperture' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in chillies tomatoes and peppers' is the wordplay.
'STOMA' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'found' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stoma that I've seen before include "Pore in plant" , "surgical opening" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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