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Tasteful crop is back in hairdresser catalogues (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cress

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'tasteful crop' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both plants as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'back in hairdresser catalogues' is the wordplay.
'back' is a reversal indicator.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'sserc' is hidden within 'hairdresser catalogues'.
'sserc' written backwards gives 'CRESS'.

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cress that I've seen before include "Plant with leaves used in salad or as garnish" , "Toll of bell" , "Salad vegetable" , "Salad sprouts" , "Plant with pungent leaves used in salads" .)

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