They get roasted at this time of year (7)

I believe the answer is:

turkeys

(Other definitions for turkeys that I've seen before include "Movie flops" , "The birds for cranberry sauce, or theatre flops" , "Birds with fan-shaped tails" , "Theatre flops or Christmas birds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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