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"Well, that takes the ___!"

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cake

(Other definitions for cake that I've seen before include "Item of food or soap" , "Thicken" , "Rich item of bakery" , "It might have layers" , "Confectionery" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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