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Deadly piece of jewellery? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

choker

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'jewellery?' is the definition.
(I know that choker is a type of necklace)

'deadly piece' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'piece' could be 'r' (abbreviation for Rook) and 'r' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'choke' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for choker that I've seen before include "Band worn around the neck" , "A high stiff collar or tight-fitting necklace" , "Ornamental neckband." , "Tight necklet - sportsman that wilts under pressure" , "Close-fitting necklace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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