Hippies' food (3)

I believe the answer is:

pie

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'food' is the definition.
(pie is a kind of food)

'hippies'' is the wordplay.
'PIE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for pie that I've seen before include "Confused, mixed type" , "Type of chart" , "Pastry-crust savoury" , "Pecan or blueberry dish?" , "welcome luxury" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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