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Carpenter's tool franchise limited to some extent (6)

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I believe the answer is:

chisel

'carpenter's tool' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'franchise limited to some extent' is the wordplay.
'to some extent' indicates a hidden word.
'CHISEL' is hidden within 'franchise limited'.

(Other definitions for chisel that I've seen before include "Sculptor's tool" , "Tool used to shape wood, stone or metal" , "Hammered cutting tool" , "Hand tool to shape wood" , "Edge tool for the carpenter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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