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Curious thing to do (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pry

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This clue could be a double definition.

'curious thing' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for pry that I've seen before include "Intrusively enquire" , "Snoop, poke about" , "Stick one's nose in" , "Peer impertinently, stick nose in" , "Poke into matters not your concern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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