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Evidence of fisticuffs in The Sun? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shiner

I believe this is a double definition.

'evidence of fisticuffs' is the first definition.
('shiner' can mean a bruise)

'the sun?' is the second definition.
(something which shines)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for shiner that I've seen before include "It may result from punch" , "injury to face?" , "Informal black eye - see how it glows" , "device that lightens one's work" , "Mouse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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