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Something hot or cold, like snacks in bar (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tapas

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'snacks in bar' is the definition.
'tapas' can be an answer for 'snacks' (type of Spanish snack). I am not certain of the 'in bar' bit.

'something hot or cold like' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'like' could be 'as' and 'as' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'tap' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tapas that I've seen before include "sort of bar in Benidorm?" , "Spanish bites?" , "taste of Spain?" , "Mediterranean appetisers" , "Spanish snacks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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