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Drops top off projectors (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eaves

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'top off projectors' is the definition.
'eaves' can be an answer for 'top' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'off projectors' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for eaves that I've seen before include "Projecting edge of a roof" , "Overhang at edge of a roof" , "Anything projecting" , "Roof projection" , "Overhanging part of roof" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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