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Very much likes certain raw materials these days? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adores

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'very much likes certain raw' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'materials these days?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'materials' could be 'ores' (ore is a kind of material) and 'ores' is found in the answer.
'days?' could be 'd' (abbreviation for days) and 'd' is present in the answer.
A single letter 'a' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for adores that I've seen before include "Loves; reveres" , "Soared (anag.)" , "Loves deeply, worships" , "holds dear" , "Worships as divine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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