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Verrucas from upturned fodder (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

warts

'verrucas' is the definition.
('wart' can be a synonym of 'verruca')

'upturned fodder' is the wordplay.
'upturned' says the letters should be written backwards.
'fodder' becomes 'straw' (I've seen this in another clue).
'straw' back-to-front is 'WARTS'.

'from' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for warts that I've seen before include "Skin growths" , "Verrucas" , "unwanted lumps" , "feature prominently on 12,14 across [UGLY SISTERS]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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