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Spears on a plate (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

asparagus

(Other definitions for asparagus that I've seen before include "Food" , "cat in dramatic situation" , "Plant with edible shoots" , "Spears or shoots" , "Vegetable delicacy" .)

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