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Drags every inch? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

totes

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

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(Other definitions for totes that I've seen before include "Carries, drags" , "Bears" , "Carries the betting system" , "Carries or shoulders" , "Carries, lugs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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