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Took in why the gardener kept tools in their garage? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

noshed

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'took in' is the definition.
(noshing is a kind of taking in)

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(Other definitions for noshed that I've seen before include "had food" , "tucked in" , "Put away" , "Ate - hens do (anag)" .)

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