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Discs for smutty flicks that contain a lot of butts (8)

Ross

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ashtrays

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'discs' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for ashtrays that I've seen before include "Receptacles for tobacco detritus" , "smokers' necessities" , "Receptacles for smokers" , "where fags end up" , "butts in these?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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