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Examines surgical instruments (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

probes

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'examines' is the first definition.
('probe' can be a synonym of 'examine')

'surgical instruments' is the second definition.
(probe is a kind of surgical instrument)

(Other definitions for probes that I've seen before include "Examines as dentist does decaying tooth" , "Conducts penetrating investigation" , "Investigates closely" , "Investigates as dentist does tooth" , "Questions or examines thoroughly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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