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Claw, in fact a long one (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talon

'claw' is the definition.
(I know that talon is a type of claw)

'in fact a long one' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TALON' is hidden in the letters of 'fact a long one'.

(Other definitions for talon that I've seen before include "Claw of a bird of prey" , "One hooked on bird" , "Large claw" , "One may be grabbing" , "Hooked claw; cards left after deal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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