Cryptic crossword clue
Paste we spread about right on stale bloomer 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SWEETPEA

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What does SWEETPEA mean?

SWEETPEA noun
  1. A flowering plant, Lathyrus odoratus, grown for its bright colours and sweet fragrance.
  2. A term of endearment for something sweet or lovely; a child or a pet, for example.

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