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Thorium core from steelyard smelt with composed bearing (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sedately

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'thorium core from steelyard smelt' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'composed bearing' is the wordplay.
'composed' becomes 'sedate' (I've seen this before).
'bearing' becomes 'ly' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'sedate'+'ly'='SEDATELY'

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sedately that I've seen before include "Primly" , "Staidly or with dignity" , "Calmly, unhurriedly" , "without getting ruffled" , "With composure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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