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Abrasive individuals rustling sheep, what they do reportedly (5,4)

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I believe the answer is:

steel wool

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'abrasive' is the definition.
(steel wool is a kind of abrasive)

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(Another definition for steel wool that I've seen is " household cleaner".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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