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Steep area, mind when moving around (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

marinade

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'steep' is the definition.
(to steep is to marinade or soak)

'area mind when moving around' is the wordplay.
'area mind' anagrams to 'MARINADE'.
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(Other definitions for marinade that I've seen before include "Liquid for soaking food before cooking" , "Spiced liquid in which food is soaked before cooking" , "In a dream (anag.)" , "Mixture for soaking foods before cooking" , "Soak in a mixture before cooking" .)

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