Remaining matter (7)

I believe the answer is:

residue

(Other definitions for residue that I've seen before include "Lees, dregs" , "Remaining portion" , "Surplus" , "Material left" , "What is left, maybe dregs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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