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Claws the children (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nippers

I believe this is a double definition.

'claws' is the first definition.
('nipper' can be a synonym of 'claw')

'the children' is the second definition.
('nipper' can be a synonym of 'child')

(Other definitions for nippers that I've seen before include "Claws; children" , "pickpockets" , "kids?" , "Youngsters" , "Small children" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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