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The Scandinavian in the plot (5)

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I believe the answer is:

swede

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'the scandinavian' is the definition.
(Sweden is in Scandinavia)

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(Other definitions for swede that I've seen before include "Root vegetable - European" , "North European" , "Scandinavian; root veg." , "in Northern Europe" , "Weeds out to get turnip" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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