Is able to reproduce appetiser (6)

I believe the answer is:

canape

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'appetiser' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'is able to reproduce' is the wordplay.
'is able to' becomes 'can' (I've seen this before).
'reproduce' becomes 'ape' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'can'+'ape'='CANAPE'

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(Other definitions for canape that I've seen before include "Savoury mouthful" , "Small savoury item" , "cocktail treat" , "Small savoury on toast or bread" , "Item of party food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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