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Something laid in it? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eggcup

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(Other definitions for eggcup that I've seen before include "Holder of an oval thing" , "Bearer of breakfast (with soldiers)" , "Breakfast placed here" , "what held a problem for curate?" .)

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