Crossword Genius

Bayonet in male side (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spear

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'bayonet' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'male side' is the second definition.
('spear side' is the male side of a family)

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for spear that I've seen before include "pierce with this?" , "Weapon to throw" , "Old weapon" , "mint may be added" , "Simple weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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