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Call Yank to get can opener (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ring pull

'can opener' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'call yank' is the wordplay.
'call' becomes 'ring' (telephone call).
'yank' becomes 'pull' (I've seen this in another clue).
'ring'+'pull'='RING-PULL'

'to get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ring pull that I've seen before include "Can opener" , "Part of a beer can" , "How to get at coke" , "Can-opener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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