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Dutch back to get in bridge cleaning implement (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dustpan

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'cleaning implement' is the definition.
'dustpan' can be an answer for 'cleaning' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'implement' bit.

'dutch back to get in bridge' is the wordplay.
'dutch' becomes 'du' (I've seen this in other clues).
'back to' indicates one should take the final letters.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'bridge' becomes 'span' (synonyms).
The last letter of 'get' is 't'.
't' inserted within 'span' is 'stpan'.
'du'+'stpan'='DUSTPAN'

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(Other definitions for dustpan that I've seen before include "Brushed dirt collector" , "Stand up (anag) - short-handled shovel" , "domestic utensil" , "alternative to sweeping things under the carpet" , "Container associated with brush" .)

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