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Tunnels side by side near the bridge? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nostrils

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'tunnels' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for nostrils that I've seen before include "Openings in nasal cavities" , "Openings in the nose" , "Nose-openings" , "Nose holes" , "Slit Ron's nose parts" .)

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