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Spread over Spain (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

paste

'spread' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'over spain' is the wordplay.
'over' becomes 'past' (I've seen this before).
'spain' becomes 'e' (abbreviation for Espana).
'past'+'e'='PASTE'

(Other definitions for paste that I've seen before include "Adhesive, for wallpaper say" , "Tapes (anag.)" , "It is used to stick wallpaper" , "Sticky stuff" , "Adhesive, doughy, or jewel-like substance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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