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Turkey, cutting unusual duties, must get whatever remains (8)

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I believe the answer is:

detritus

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'remains' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'turkey cutting unusual duties' is the wordplay.
'turkey' becomes 'tr' (abbreviation eg in internet addresses).
'cutting' indicates putting letters inside (some letters cut their way into a word).
'unusual' is an anagram indicator.
'duties' is an anagram of 'deitus'.
'tr' going within 'deitus' is 'DETRITUS'.

'must get whatever' is the link.
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(Other definitions for detritus that I've seen before include "Accumulation of debris - it rusted (anag)" , "waste material" , "Left over bits and pieces" , "Waste matter" , "Accumulated debris" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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