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Dried leaves (3)

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tea

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'leaves' is the definition.
(as in tea leaves)

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(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Plantation product" , "(Infused) drink; meal" , "Char" , "Light afternoon meal" , "For Japanese ceremony" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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