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Syrup — huge number of lemmings initially stuck in it (8)

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Source: Times Cryptic No 26934 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1881012.html

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May 22 at 7:00amWeb
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M_L_S_E_

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MOLASSES

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MOLASSES

Explanation:

M•OL•ASSES

Large number = MASSES
Of lemmings initially = OL

Syrup = MOLASSES

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