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Something harpies have to eat (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pie

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'something harpies have to eat' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'something harpies have' is the wordplay.
'something' indicates a hidden word (I've seen this in other clues).
'PIE' is hidden in the letters of 'harpies have'.

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(Other definitions for pie that I've seen before include "Type of chart" , "In the sky, this dish is impractical" , "Pecan or blueberry dish?" , "Pastry-topped dish" , "Dish baked in an oven, with pastry or mashed potato topping" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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