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Swallow or martin consuming other birds' food? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

worm

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'consuming other birds' food?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'swallow or martin' is the wordplay.
'WORM' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for worm that I've seen before include "one leaving cast" , "Insect larva" , "Annelid" , "Cylindrical gear; burrowing invertebrate" , "Pink, slimy subterranean wriggler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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