Son digests stew known for its heavy, lumpy texture (10)

I believe the answer is:

stodginess

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'known for its heavy lumpy texture' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'son digests stew' is the wordplay.
'stew' indicates anagramming the letters.
'son'+'digests'='sondigests'
'sondigests' anagrammed gives 'STODGINESS'.

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I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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