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Right distribution of seed, as in a bed (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reeds

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'in a bed' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'right distribution of seed' is the wordplay.
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'distribution of' is an anagram indicator.
'seed' with letters rearranged gives 'eeds'.
'r'+'eeds'='REEDS'

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for reeds that I've seen before include "Thin pieces of cane in musical instruments" , "Stops" , "Marsh plants with tall straight stems" , "Long grasses" , "Stems for pens" .)

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