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Steam from lava pours off the sides (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vapour

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'steam' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'lava pours off the sides' is the wordplay.
'VAPOUR' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'from' is the link.

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(Other definitions for vapour that I've seen before include "Substance diffused in the air" , "Air-like substance created by heating, like gas" , "Gaseous form of liquid substance" , "Gas-like mist" , "Substance in the form of a mist, fume or smoke" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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