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Some home 'so' carpeted in tasteful bit of peach? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mesocarp

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'tasteful bit of peach?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'some home so carpeted' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'MESOCARP' is hidden in the letters of 'home so carpeted'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for mesocarp that I've seen before include "portion of fruit" , "Piece of fruit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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