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Funny feature of bread rolls (5)

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I believe the answer is:

droll

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'funny' is the definition.
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'of bread rolls' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'DROLL' is hidden within 'bread rolls'.

'feature' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for droll that I've seen before include "rum" , "Quaintly amusing" , "Dry" , "Drily amusing" , "Comic" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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