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Toiletry too darned awkward (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deodorant

'toiletry' is the definition.
(I know that deodorant is a type of toiletry)

'too darned awkward' is the wordplay.
'awkward' indicates anagramming the letters.
'too'+'darned'='toodarned'
'toodarned' with letters rearranged gives 'DEODORANT'.

(Other definitions for deodorant that I've seen before include "Substance that removes unwanted smells" , "Toiletry product" , "for keeping smells away" , "Underarm protection?" , "hum suppressor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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