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Food that is eagerly sought by numismatist? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rarebit

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'food' is the definition.
(rarebit is a kind of food)

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(Other definitions for rarebit that I've seen before include "Toasted cheese and bread" , "mouthful?" , "Arbiter of Welsh dish with melted cheese on toast" , "on Welsh table?" , "Dish of grilled cheese on toast" .)

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