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Tender spray of water not just initially in bathroom feature (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bidet

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

'tender spray of water not just initially' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'tender' could be 'bid' (synonyms) and 'bid' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for bidet that I've seen before include "Bathroom fitting" , "Bathroom appliance" , "bathroom installation" , "Bathroom item" , "Cleaning vessel for privates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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