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Turf lotteries recalled (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sward

'turf' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'lotteries recalled' is the wordplay.
'lotteries' becomes 'draws' (a lottery is a prize draw).
'recalled' says the letters should be written in reverse (to recall can mean to bring something back).
'draws' in reverse letter order is 'SWARD'.

(Other definitions for sward that I've seen before include "green turf?" , "Extent of grass" , "Ground covered by a mat of grass and grass roots" , "Area of short grass" , "Grassy area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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