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Snoop about for ladle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spoon

'ladle' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'snoop about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates anagramming the letters.
'snoop' is an anagram of 'SPOON'.

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for spoon that I've seen before include "may create a stir" , "Indulge in sentimental courtship - eating utensil" , "Cuddle" , "cooking utensil" , "Piece of cutlery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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