Take the powder back from the clatter (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

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'powder back from the clatter' is the definition.
'talc' can be an answer for 'powder' (talcing is a kind of powdering). I'm not certain of the 'back from the clatter' bit.

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(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Powdered mineral" , "Powder used as toiletry" , "White powder for the bathroom" , "In brief, popular body powder" , "Soft stuff" .)

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

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