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What's different about pot, heroin and cocaine (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

other

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'what's different' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'pot heroin and cocaine' is the wordplay.
'OTHER' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'about' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for other that I've seen before include "Different (from those mentioned)" , "else!" , "Alternative of two" , "Remaining" , "Different, not the same one or this one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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