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Catch bluebottle (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cop

This clue is a double definition.

'catch' is the first definition.
(cop can mean to arrest or apprehend)

'bluebottle' is the second definition.
(bluebottle can mean a police officer)

(Other definitions for cop that I've seen before include "Get" , "Policeman (sl)" , "An American policeman" , "busy" , "catch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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