Gumbo or goulash (4)

I believe the answer is:

stew

(Other definitions for stew that I've seen before include "Agitated state" , "Cook (in one's own juices?)" , "Cook; worry" , "Tight spot" , "overheated condition" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the USA Today.

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