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Having a sound source, it's tasteful (5)

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I believe the answer is:

sauce

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'having a sound source' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'it's tasteful' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'it' could be 'sa' (old-fashioned abbreviation for sex appeal) and 'sa' is present in the answer.
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(Other definitions for sauce that I've seen before include "Nerve" , "Gravy" , "Informal impudence or food flavouring" , "naughtiness" , "Moistener for food" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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