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Copper has time for flavouring (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cumin

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'flavouring' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'copper has time' is the wordplay.
'copper has' becomes 'cu' (I've seen this in other clues).
'time' becomes 'min' (short for minute).
'cu'+'min'='CUMIN'

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for cumin that I've seen before include "seasoning" , "Mediterranean plant with aromatic seeds" , "Spice used in chilli and curry powder" , "Aromatic seeds used in cooking" , "relief from wind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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