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Solution that’s popular and in no way peculiar (7)

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I believe the answer is:

nostrum

'solution that's popular' is the definition.
(a supposed cure or solution)

'no way peculiar' is the wordplay.
'way' becomes 'st' (abbreviation for street).
'peculiar' becomes 'rum' (synonyms).
'no'+'st'+'rum'='NOSTRUM'

'and in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for nostrum that I've seen before include "Favourite remedy or scheme" , "secret potion" , "Simple, remedy" , "Patent medicine with questionable efficacy" , "Some think it helps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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