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Ask hoarsely for a file (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rasp

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'file' is the definition.
(rasp is a kind of file)

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(Other definitions for rasp that I've seen before include "Abrade" , "Grating noise; file" , "fruit" , "Smoother" , "File - berry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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