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Coins in holes? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

invents

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'coins' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with creating things as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in holes?' is the wordplay.
'holes?' becomes 'vents' (vent is a kind of hole).
'in'+'vents'='INVENTS'

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(Other definitions for invents that I've seen before include "Conceives" , "Creates" , "Contrives" , "Devises, makes up" , "Originates" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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