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They're eaten, unless after sweet (4)

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peas

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(Other definitions for peas that I've seen before include "Seeded vegetables" , "Pulses" , "Leguminous seeds" , "Edible seeds" , "Green vegetable seeds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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