Tongue inserted into four dumplings (4)

I believe the answer is:

urdu

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'tongue' is the definition.
(Urdu is an example)

'into four dumplings' is the wordplay.
'into' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'URDU' can be found hidden inside 'four dumplings'.

'inserted' is the link.
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(Other definitions for urdu that I've seen before include "Language closely related to Hindi" , "Pakistani tongue" , "Analyse and develop (an idea) in detail" , "One of official languages of Pakistan" , "Channel to north of Isle of Wight" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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