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Smoked beef in repast RA missed (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pastrami

'smoked beef' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in repast ra missed' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'PASTRAMI' can be found hidden inside 'repast ra missed'.

(Other definitions for pastrami that I've seen before include "Sliced cured beef" , "A tramp is (anag) - meat" , "Highly seasoned cut of smoked beef" , "Tapered tuck; missile" , "beef dish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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